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Overview |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,490 students)
Wagner College vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Randolph-Macon?
- Wagner College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Randolph-Macon for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Wagner College than Randolph Macon College ($49,460.00 vs. $44,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph Macon College than Wagner College ($28,389 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 13.1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,510 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 12% larger than aid received Randolph Macon College ($34,485 vs. $30,787)
Wagner College vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Randolph Macon College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $50,600)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/