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Staten Island Ithaca College Marist College UVA Pace University-New York Roanoke College| Wagner College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $244 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 967 students)
Wagner College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or SVU?
- Wagner College is 153.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at Wagner College than Southern Virginia University ($50,200.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Wagner College ($25,440 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 66.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($9,376 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 354.3% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($35,322 vs. $7,775)
Wagner College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Wagner College (83.5%)
Wagner College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or SVU? 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 SVU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Southern Virginia University (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $23,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,379)
- SVU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($244 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/