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Overview |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | USciences | ||
| 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
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or USciences?
- Wagner College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Wagner College than University of the Sciences ($49,460.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 15.1% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,280 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($34,485 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
Wagner College vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or USciences? 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 USciences and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than University of the Sciences (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $27,000 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/