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Overview |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or VCU?
- Wagner College is 297% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Wagner College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($49,460.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Wagner College ($21,294 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 24.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,279 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 174.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($34,485 vs. $12,583)
Wagner College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or VCU? 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 VCU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $16,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,379)
- VCU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($240 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/