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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $272 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Wagner College?
- Wesleyan University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Wagner College ($63,722.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Wagner College ($21,270 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 19% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,280 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 73.5% larger than aid received Wagner College ($59,825 vs. $34,485)
Wesleyan University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Wesleyan University .
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Wagner College (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,379)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($180 vs. $272)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/