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Overview |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Juniata College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 172 students)
Juniata College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or PAFA?
- Juniata College is 31.5% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Juniata College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($53,256.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than PAFA ($29,926 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 34.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,050 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 124.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($36,116 vs. $16,087)
Juniata College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Juniata College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
Juniata College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $31,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/