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Overview |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 1,212 students)
Vassar vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Juniata College?
- Vassar College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Vassar than Juniata College ($63,840.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Vassar ($29,926 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 26.9% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,050 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Vassar College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 39% larger than aid received Juniata College ($50,193 vs. $36,116)
Vassar vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Juniata College (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $53,100)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juniata College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/