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Overview |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Bushnell | ||
| 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
- Wagner College is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 758 students)
Wagner College vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Bushnell?
- Wagner College is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Wagner College than Bushnell University ($50,200.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Wagner College ($22,534 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 42.1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($10,980 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Bushnell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 54% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($35,322 vs. $22,933)
Wagner College vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Wagner College vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Wagner College (100% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $2,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,379)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($245 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/