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Overview |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia 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
- The Juilliard School is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (986 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 106.1% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Juilliard than Finlandia University ($52,250.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than Juilliard ($20,539 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 103.5% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($9,978 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 131.7% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($36,421 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Finlandia University .
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Finlandia University (93% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $8,100 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- The Juilliard School and Finlandia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Juilliard School and Finlandia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/