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Overview |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Wagner College ($57,270.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Muhlenberg College ($29,710 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 13.7% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,440 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Wagner College ($38,412 vs. $34,485)
Wagner College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Wagner College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Wagner College (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $400 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $63,700)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $111 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,490)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($272 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/