Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
URI SHU Roger Williams University Staten Island Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Ithaca College Marist College| Wagner College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | ric.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $9,481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $219 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or RIC?
- Wagner College is 421.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Wagner College than Rhode Island College ($49,460.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Wagner College ($11,014 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 13.9% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,414 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 357.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($34,485 vs. $7,537)
Wagner College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or RIC? 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 RIC and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Rhode Island College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $22,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,179 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,379)
- RIC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($219 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/