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Overview |
Wagner College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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
- Wagner College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 838 students)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Wagner College is 243.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at Wagner College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($50,200.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Wagner College ($18,239 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 16% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,448 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 292.8% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($35,322 vs. $8,992)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Wagner College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Wagner College (83.5%)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,818)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($272 vs. $277)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/