<p>Juniata is very good in sciences. Unlike the other institutions noted, the vast majority of students graduate with BS (in one of the sciences) vs. BA. This is both good and bad as the early chem and bio classes tend to be larger and are often wash out classes. As a Brethren school, there is historical tension of being from the plain folks who historically didn’t believe in high school let alone higher ed … thus there are only6 or 7 of them nationally, none ofwhich is notable on the big scene. </p>
<p>Juniata is small,1200 or so, in a dying industrial/rail community, and has lots of fac student interaction. Environmental science is also good. Lots of leftover 60 hippy dippy types and current wannabes. A great many faculty were stunned that Gore didn’t win in a landslide. Nice, neat campus, good hard science facilities. Tons of aid … they need to give it to get better students. Worth a look if your student likes. While not many, they really support and encourage the few foreign students. There is a “peace studies” program which is revealing. 45 miles from PSU, and on a snowy winter’s day, might as well be 1,000. Can’t get over the ridge from one to other.</p>
<p>Night and day student cultures from the other institutions noted.</p>