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Overview |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $216 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or JMU?
- Wagner College is 534.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at Wagner College than James Madison University ($50,200.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Wagner College ($26,317 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 24% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,584 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 692.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($35,322 vs. $4,456)
Wagner College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than JMU (76.2%)
Wagner College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or JMU? 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 JMU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Wagner College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $3,800 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,379)
- JMU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($216 vs. $272)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/