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Overview |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,692 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,219 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 2,104 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clarke University | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,028 students vs. 1,025 students)
Clarke University vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Juilliard than Clarke University ($53,300.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarke University than Juilliard ($25,692 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 94% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($11,000 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 42% larger than aid received Clarke University ($38,649 vs. $27,219)
Clarke University vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Clarke University .
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (68.2%) than Juilliard (9%)
Clarke University vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Clarke University (93% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $2,400 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/