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Overview |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bates | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bates | 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
- Bates College is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,212 students)
Bates vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Juniata College?
- Bates College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Bates than Juniata College ($61,066.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Juniata College ($27,491 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 32% lower than costs at Bates College ($13,050 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 42.4% larger than aid received Juniata College ($51,414 vs. $36,116)
Bates vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Bates .
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Juniata College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $22,600 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $53,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juniata College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/