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Overview |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $305 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or VSU?
- Wagner College is 792.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199% higher at Wagner College than Virginia State University ($49,460.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Wagner College ($15,773 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 32.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,544 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 199.9% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($34,485 vs. $11,498)
Wagner College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or VSU? 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 VSU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Virginia State University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $27,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $36,700)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $3,121 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($26,379 vs. $29,500)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($272 vs. $305)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/