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Overview |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 986 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juilliard.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,250 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,250 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,151 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,421 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 221 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.6% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 39% |
Students |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Juilliard | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 986 students)
Juilliard vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juilliard or Shaw University?
- The Juilliard School is 342.5% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.5% higher at Juilliard than Shaw University ($52,250.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Juilliard ($14,204 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 138.5% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($8,514 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Juilliard School than Shaw University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 134.2% larger than aid received Shaw University ($36,421 vs. $15,548)
Juilliard vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juilliard or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Juilliard .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Juilliard vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juilliard or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and Juilliard.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Shaw University (93% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $16,200 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $29,000)
- The Juilliard School students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Juilliard graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/