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Overview |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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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 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % 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 Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| 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
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or PennWest Clarion?
- Wagner College is 541% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.3% higher at Wagner College than PennWest Clarion ($49,460.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 18.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,930 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($34,485 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Wagner College vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than PennWest Clarion (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $24,900 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,379)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/