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Overview |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lesley University | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | 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
- Lesley University is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 986 students)
Lesley University vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 71.2% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Juilliard than Lesley University ($52,250.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lesley University than Juilliard ($32,414 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lesley University are 6.1% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($19,138 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 123.7% larger than aid received Lesley University ($36,421 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Lesley University .
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Lesley University vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Lesley University (93% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $6,600 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Juilliard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/