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Staten Island Oakwood University Union College Ithaca College Marist College Andrews University Southwestern Adventist University Pace University-New York| Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $274 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Southern Adventist University?
- Wagner College is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at Wagner College than Southern Adventist University ($49,460.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Wagner College ($24,332 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 83.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($8,330 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 146.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($34,485 vs. $14,000)
Wagner College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Wagner College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Southern Adventist University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $44,600)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,500)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($272 vs. $274)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/