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Overview |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lafayette College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Lafayette College than Wagner College ($61,482.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Lafayette College ($28,109 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 19.5% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($15,600 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Wagner College ($44,126 vs. $35,322)
Wagner College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Wagner College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Wagner College (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $64,100)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,379)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/