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Overview |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 986 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juilliard.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,250 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,250 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,151 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,421 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 221 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Juilliard | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milligan University is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (1,105 students vs. 986 students)
Juilliard vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juilliard or Milligan?
- The Juilliard School is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Juilliard than Milligan University ($52,250.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Juilliard ($19,865 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 162.1% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($7,750 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 26.9% larger than aid received Milligan University ($36,421 vs. $28,701)
Juilliard vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juilliard or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Juilliard .
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Juilliard vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juilliard or Milligan? 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 Milligan and Juilliard.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/