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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Staten Island VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Wagner College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or SU?
- Wagner College is 46.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Wagner College than Shenandoah University ($49,460.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Wagner College ($26,143 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 36.1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,230 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 47% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($34,485 vs. $23,467)
Wagner College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or SU? 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 SU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Shenandoah University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $15,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,379)
- SU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/