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Overview |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Mary Washington College?
- Wagner College is 453.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Wagner College than University of Mary Washington ($49,460.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Wagner College ($21,863 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 26.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,090 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 281.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($34,485 vs. $9,046)
Wagner College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Wagner College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,379)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($222 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington 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/