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Overview |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $52,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $52,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $43,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $36,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Oct 16, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Juilliard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Juilliard based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 986 students)
Rivier College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Juilliard?
- The Juilliard School is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($52,250.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Juilliard than Rivier College ($52,250.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Juilliard ($28,983 vs. $43,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 41.4% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($14,362 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than The Juilliard School (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Juilliard School students is 69% larger than aid received Rivier College ($36,421 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Juilliard (10.6%)
Rivier College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier 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 Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Rivier College (93% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Juilliard graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,200)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/