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Overview |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,212 students)
Juniata College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Juniata College ($60,590.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Juniata College ($24,733 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 29.7% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,050 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Juniata College ($55,567 vs. $36,116)
Juniata College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Juniata College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Juniata College (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $35,900 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $53,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juniata College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/