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Circle in the Square Theatre School vs The Juilliard School

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Circle in the Square Theatre School The Juilliard School
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 8.0% 9.2%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $28,089 $43,571
Sticker cost of attendance $41,990 $83,892
Graduation rate n/a 93%
Retention rate n/a 98%
Undergraduates 39 468
Student-faculty ratio 4:1 4:1
Setting New York, NY New York, NY
Type Private nonprofit Private nonprofit

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Circle in the Square Theatre School or The Juilliard School harder to get into?

Circle in the Square Theatre School is more selective, with a 8.0% acceptance rate versus 9.2% at The Juilliard School. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Circle in the Square Theatre School or The Juilliard School?

Circle in the Square Theatre School has the lower average net price ($28,089 versus $43,571). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.