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Overview |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Juniata College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 460 students)
Juniata College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Juniata College is 285.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Juniata College than Penn State New Kensington ($53,256.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Juniata College ($19,757 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 0.5% lower than costs at Juniata College ($12,984 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 359.5% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($36,116 vs. $7,860)
Juniata College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Juniata College .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
Juniata College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $2,200 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,100)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/