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Overview |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,457 students)
Wagner College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at SU than Wagner College ($50,558.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than SU ($28,109 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 14.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,628 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($35,322 vs. $32,956)
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 Wagner College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at SU (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SU (39.1%)
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 SU is higher than Wagner College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $6,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $57,400)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $514 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,893)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($272 vs. $278)
- More SU 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/