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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,986 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,250 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,159 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,065 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,027 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 2,345 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (1,986 students vs. 1,028 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 5,074.8% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Juilliard than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($53,300.00 vs. $28,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than Juilliard ($24,159 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are 18.6% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($18,000 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 249.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($38,649 vs. $11,065)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Juilliard (9%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (93% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $6,500 more per year than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,700)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/