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Overview |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Penn College?
- Wagner College is 220.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Wagner College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($49,460.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Wagner College ($23,030 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 26% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,130 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 375.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($34,485 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Wagner College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Penn 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 Penn College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,379)
- Penn College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($222 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/