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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy 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
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 986 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Juilliard than Mount Mercy University ($52,250.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Juilliard ($24,078 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 91% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($10,636 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 33.5% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($36,421 vs. $27,288)
Mount Mercy College vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Mount Mercy College .
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy 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 Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Mount Mercy University (93% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $700 more per year than Juilliard graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,200)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/