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Overview |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,440 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,440 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,015 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,371 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,095 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 94% |
Admission |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
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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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
SHMS | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,028 students vs. 357 students)
SHMS vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 109.5% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Juilliard than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($53,300.00 vs. $25,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart Major Seminary than Juilliard ($10,371 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 77.6% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($12,015 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 32.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($38,649 vs. $29,095)
SHMS vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or SHMS .
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Juilliard (9%)
SHMS vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS 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 SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/