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Overview |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or UVM?
- Wagner College is 208.4% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Wagner College than University of Vermont ($50,200.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Wagner College ($22,062 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 16.8% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,354 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as University of Vermont (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 85% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($35,322 vs. $19,093)
Wagner College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UVM (60%)
Wagner College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or UVM? 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 UVM and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Wagner College (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $10,600 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,379)
- UVM graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($230 vs. $272)
- More UVM 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/