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Overview |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or PennWest California?
- Wagner College is 541% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.3% higher at Wagner College than PennWest California ($49,460.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 46.7% lower than costs at Wagner College ($10,416 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($34,485 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Wagner College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than PennWest California (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $21,600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,379)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/