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Overview |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or WVU?
- Wagner College is 428.4% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Wagner College than West Virginia University ($49,460.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Wagner College ($12,202 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 31.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,618 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 195.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($34,485 vs. $11,685)
Wagner College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or WVU? 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 WVU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than West Virginia University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $13,500 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,379)
- WVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($248 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/