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Berklee School of Music Manhattan School of Music RPI Clark University CalArts Holy Cross RIT The New England Conservatory of Music American Musical and Dramatic Academy Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | The Juilliard School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Juilliard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 986 students)
WPI vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Juilliard?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Juilliard for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $52,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at WPI than The Juilliard School ($56,000.00 vs. $52,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Juilliard School than WPI ($43,151 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 22.8% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($16,544 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than The Juilliard School (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 34.6% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($36,421 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or WPI .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
WPI vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (93% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,500 more per year than Juilliard graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,200)
- The Juilliard School and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Juilliard School and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/