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Overview |
Wagner College | CW | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $247 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Wagner College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 828 students)
Wagner College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or CW?
- Wagner College is 123.7% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Wagner College than The College of Westchester ($49,460.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Wagner College ($10,891 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 60.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($9,520 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 85.8% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($34,485 vs. $18,559)
Wagner College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Wagner College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or CW? 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 CW and Wagner College.
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $24,300 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $2,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,894 vs. $26,379)
- CW graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($247 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/