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Overview |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1240/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Gettysburg College than Wagner College ($64,230.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Gettysburg College ($28,109 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 0.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($15,530 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Wagner College ($44,671 vs. $35,322)
Wagner College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Wagner College .
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Wagner College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Gettysburg College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gettysburg College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Wagner College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,379)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($227 vs. $272)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/