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Overview |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,322 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,322 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,546 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,925 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,076 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,292 students)
Juniata College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Jefferson?
- Juniata College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($55,322.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Juniata College than Thomas Jefferson University ($55,322.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Jefferson ($28,925 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 27.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,546 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($40,076 vs. $33,063)
Juniata College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Juniata College (71.6%)
Juniata College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Juniata College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $69,800 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juniata College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/