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Overview |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Susquahanna than Wagner College ($56,600.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Wagner College ($27,258 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 0.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($15,600 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Wagner College ($45,318 vs. $35,322)
Wagner College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Wagner College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Wagner College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $57,000)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/