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Overview |
Wagner College | PC | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $269 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,199 students)
Wagner College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or PC?
- Wagner College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Wagner College than Presbyterian College ($49,460.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Wagner College ($21,571 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 35.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,300 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($34,485 vs. $34,379)
Wagner College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Wagner College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or PC? 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 PC and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Wagner College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $16,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $271 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,379)
- PC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($269 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/