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Overview |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,212 students)
Juniata College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or LGCNHS?
- Juniata College is 75.1% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Juniata College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($53,256.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than LGCNHS ($29,926 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 18.6% lower than costs at Juniata College ($11,000 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 488.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,116 vs. $6,133)
Juniata College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Juniata College .
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Juniata College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Juniata College.
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $1,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/