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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Juniata College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,212 students)
Juniata College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Mason?
- Juniata College is 443.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Juniata College than George Mason University ($53,256.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Juniata College ($18,479 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 0.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($13,050 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 235.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($36,116 vs. $10,760)
Juniata College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
Juniata College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Mason? 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 Mason and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than George Mason University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/