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Overview |
Juniata College | SU | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Juniata College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Juniata College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,212 students)
Juniata College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or SU?
- Juniata College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Juniata College than Southwestern University ($53,256.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than SU ($29,926 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 6.1% lower than costs at Juniata College ($12,300 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 18% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($36,116 vs. $30,609)
Juniata College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at SU (3.5)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than SU (44.8%)
Juniata College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or SU? 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 SU and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Southwestern University (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,100)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/