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Overview |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,103 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgeport.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,860 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,860 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,350 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,064 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,933 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,592 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 3,596 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.4% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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| SAT Range | 880/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Bridgeport | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Bridgeport | 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (4,103 students vs. 1,028 students)
University of Bridgeport vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Bridgeport or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 62.2% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Juilliard than University of Bridgeport ($53,300.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Bridgeport than Juilliard ($26,064 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Bridgeport are 30.5% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($16,350 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Bridgeport than The Juilliard School (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 43.5% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($38,649 vs. $26,933)
University of Bridgeport vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Bridgeport or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or University of Bridgeport .
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Juilliard (9%)
University of Bridgeport vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Bridgeport 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 University of Bridgeport.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than University of Bridgeport (93% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $300 more per year than Juilliard graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- The Juilliard School and University of Bridgeport graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Juilliard School and University of Bridgeport graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/