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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest Susquahanna ECU VSU Catawba College NSU Bowie State University| Winston Salem State University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,212 students)
WSSU vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 1,465.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.9% higher at Juniata College than Winston Salem State University ($53,256.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Juniata College ($14,097 vs. $29,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Juniata College ($11,220 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 332.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($36,116 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Winston Salem State University (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $17,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/