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ECSU SCSU CCSU Susquahanna Gettysburg College Buffalo State College F&M McDaniel College UConn Drew University Temple Dickinson College| Western Connecticut State University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,212 students)
WestConn vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 723.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.1% higher at Juniata College than Western Connecticut State University ($53,256.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Juniata College ($15,862 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 11.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,050 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 298.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($36,116 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Juniata College (76.2%)
WestConn vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $5,700 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/