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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 940 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,176 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,176 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,208 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,292 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,325 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | - | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Juilliard | ||
| 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
- The Juilliard School is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,028 students vs. 940 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 56% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $34,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Juilliard than Briar Cliff University ($53,300.00 vs. $34,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Juilliard ($23,292 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 109.1% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($10,208 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than The Juilliard School (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 46.8% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($38,649 vs. $26,325)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Briar Cliff University .
Briar Cliff University vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Juilliard? 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 Juilliard and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Briar Cliff University (93% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $2,700 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/