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Overview |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Providence?
- Providence College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Providence than Wagner College ($59,830.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Providence ($28,109 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 9.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,600 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($35,322 vs. $30,040)
Wagner College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Providence (48.7%)
Wagner College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Providence? 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 Providence and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Wagner College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/