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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Juniata College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,212 students)
Juniata College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Virginia Tech?
- Juniata College is 340% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Juniata College than Virginia Tech ($53,256.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Juniata College ($19,301 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 2.9% lower than costs at Juniata College ($12,680 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 372.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($36,116 vs. $7,649)
Juniata College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Juniata College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Juniata College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $11,900 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $53,100)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/