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Overview |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Juniata College | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,212 students)
NC State vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 714.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Juniata College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($53,256.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Juniata College ($14,852 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 2.4% lower than costs at Juniata College ($12,748 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 293.4% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,116 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or NC State .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $4,100 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $53,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/