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Overview |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Penn State Abington?
- Wagner College is 236.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.2% higher at Wagner College than Penn State Abington ($49,460.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Wagner College ($20,460 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 42.9% lower than costs at Wagner College ($10,694 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 259.6% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($34,485 vs. $9,589)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Penn State Abington (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $55,300)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $439 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,818)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($272 vs. $277)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/