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Overview |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,256 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,256 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,926 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,116 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,563 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,952 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Juniata College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Wofford 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,212 students)
Juniata College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Wofford College?
- Juniata College is 7% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Juniata College than Wofford College ($53,256.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Wofford College ($29,926 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 14.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,050 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Wofford College ($36,116 vs. $36,005)
Juniata College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Juniata College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Juniata College (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $53,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/