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Overview |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Penn State Altoona?
- Wagner College is 221.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Wagner College than Penn State Altoona ($49,460.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Wagner College ($20,621 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 17.7% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,984 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 260.2% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($34,485 vs. $9,574)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Penn State Altoona (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $55,300)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $439 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,818)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($272 vs. $277)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/