Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NSU Howard Old Dominion NCAT VSU Staten Island Delaware State University Bowie State University Morgan State Virginia Union University Temple Tuskegee University| Wagner College | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $26,198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wagner College | Hampton University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Hampton 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Hampton University?
- Wagner College is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Wagner College than Hampton University ($49,460.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Hampton University ($29,710 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 17.7% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,986 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 151.5% larger than aid received Hampton University ($34,485 vs. $13,710)
Wagner College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Hampton University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $46,900)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/