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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,212 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Juniata College?
- Wesleyan University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Juniata College ($63,722.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Juniata College ($21,270 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 39.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,050 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 65.6% larger than aid received Juniata College ($59,825 vs. $36,116)
Wesleyan University vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Wesleyan University .
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Juniata College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,100)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juniata College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/