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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wagner College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Wake Forest than Wagner College ($61,012.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Wagner College ($26,197 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,280 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Wagner College ($54,233 vs. $34,485)
Wagner College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Wagner College .
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wagner College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Wagner College (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $64,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,379)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($237 vs. $272)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/