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Cornell University vs The Juilliard School

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

Cornell University The Juilliard School
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 8.8% 9.2%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,500-1,570 n/a
ACT range (mid 50%) 33-35 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $28,690 $43,571
Sticker cost of attendance $88,140 $83,892
Graduation rate 95% 93%
Retention rate 98% 98%
Undergraduates 15,995 468
Student-faculty ratio 9:1 4:1
Setting Ithaca, NY New York, NY
Type Private nonprofit Private nonprofit
Application fee $85 n/a
Test policy Required n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2025-2026 cycle.

Common questions

Is Cornell University or The Juilliard School harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective, with a 8.8% 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, Cornell University or The Juilliard School?

Cornell University has the lower average net price ($28,690 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.