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Husson University Staten Island Ithaca College Marist College Merrimack University of Maine Pace University-New York Penn State Altoona| University of Maine at Augusta | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $272 |
Diversity |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UMA | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Augusta is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,949 students)
UMA vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 572.9% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Wagner College than University of Maine at Augusta ($49,460.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than Wagner College ($9,973 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 86.3% lower than costs at Wagner College ($8,200 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than University of Maine at Augusta (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 295.3% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($34,485 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or UMA .
UMA vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and UMA.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (67% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $34,000 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $3,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,379)
- UMA graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($235 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/