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Overview |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,544 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,634 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,555 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,542 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4,651 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Juilliard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (5,828 students vs. 1,028 students)
Delaware State University vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 523.8% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $8,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at Juilliard than Delaware State University ($53,300.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Juilliard ($15,555 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 56.5% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($13,634 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Delaware State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 226.4% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($38,649 vs. $11,842)
Delaware State University vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Delaware State University .
- Delaware State University has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Juilliard (9%)
Delaware State University vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Delaware State University (93% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $8,600 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,600)
- The Juilliard School students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Juilliard graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/