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Overview |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $217 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Dickinson College | ||
| 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Dickinson College than Wagner College ($60,776.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Dickinson College ($29,710 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 4.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($15,280 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Wagner College ($39,554 vs. $34,485)
Wagner College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Wagner College .
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Wagner College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Wagner College (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,379)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($217 vs. $272)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/