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Overview |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarksoncollege.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,168 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,168 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,864 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,814 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 36 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson College | Juilliard | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson College is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (1,078 students vs. 1,028 students)
Clarkson College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson College or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 251.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $15,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.4% higher at Juilliard than Clarkson College ($53,300.00 vs. $15,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Juilliard ($13,814 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 171.4% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($7,864 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Clarkson College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 300.9% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($38,649 vs. $9,641)
Clarkson College vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Clarkson College .
- Clarkson College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Juilliard (9%)
Clarkson College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson College 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 Clarkson College.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Clarkson College (93% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Juilliard graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,200)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson College 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/