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Overview |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | 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
- Illinois College is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 986 students)
Illinois College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 46% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Juilliard than Illinois College ($52,250.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Juilliard ($16,296 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 103.8% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($9,964 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 22.3% larger than aid received Illinois College ($36,421 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Illinois College .
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Illinois College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Illinois College (93% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $100 more per year than Juilliard graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,200)
- The Juilliard School and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Juilliard School and Illinois College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/