Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bentley Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac Endicott College Roger Williams University Babson SHU| Wagner College | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | bryant.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $48,432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Bryant University?
- Wagner College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Wagner College than Bryant University ($49,460.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Bryant University ($29,710 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 8.2% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,280 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Bryant University ($34,485 vs. $25,615)
Wagner College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Wagner College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/