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Overview |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $191 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,775 students)
Wagner College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or LGCNHS?
- Wagner College is 62.7% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Wagner College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($49,460.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than LGCNHS ($29,710 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 38.9% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,000 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 462.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($34,485 vs. $6,133)
Wagner College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Wagner College .
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Wagner College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Wagner College.
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $12,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,379)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($191 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/