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Overview |
Donnelly College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Kansas City, KS | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 349 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | donnelly.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Donnelly College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,840 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,840 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,204 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,923 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,818 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Donnelly College | 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Donnelly College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Donnelly College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $279 |
Diversity |
Donnelly College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Donnelly College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Donnelly College | 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (1,028 students vs. 349 students)
Donnelly College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Donnelly College or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 441.7% more expensive to attend than Donnelly College for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 441.7% higher at Juilliard than Donnelly College ($53,300.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Donnelly College than Juilliard ($14,923 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Donnelly College are 74.9% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($12,204 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Donnelly College (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 466.9% larger than aid received Donnelly College ($38,649 vs. $6,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Donnelly College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Donnelly College .
Donnelly College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Donnelly 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 Donnelly College.
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $19,400 more per year than Donnelly College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $25,800)
- Donnelly College students graduate with a $18,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($8,300 vs. $27,000)
- Donnelly College graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($85 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/