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Overview |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $270 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or ECSU?
- Wagner College is 4,846% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 889.2% higher at Wagner College than Elizabeth City State University ($49,460.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Wagner College ($4,120 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 75.1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($8,727 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 288.5% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($34,485 vs. $8,877)
Wagner College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $33,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $254 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $26,379)
- ECSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($270 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/