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Overview |
Wagner College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 363 students)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Wagner College is 257.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Wagner College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($49,460.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Wagner College ($19,505 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 24.7% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,254 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 235.8% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($34,485 vs. $10,269)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Wagner College .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,818)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($272 vs. $277)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/