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Overview |
Wagner College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 707 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 707 students)
Wagner College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Penn State York?
- Wagner College is 243.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($50,200.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Wagner College ($19,159 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 321.9% larger than aid received Penn State York ($35,322 vs. $8,372)
Wagner College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Wagner College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Wagner College (83.5%)
Wagner College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Penn State York? 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 York and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Penn State York (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,818)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($272 vs. $277)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/