Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Syracuse University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | juniata.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $53,256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,212 students)
Syracuse vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Juniata College?
- Syracuse University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Syracuse than Juniata College ($58,440.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Syracuse ($29,926 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 31.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,050 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 4% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($36,116 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse or Juniata College? 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 Juniata College and Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Juniata College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $53,100)
- Juniata College and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Juniata College and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/