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Juilliard Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU Lasell College| American International College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 76% | ||
Campus |
AIC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,480 students)
AIC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 8.4% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than American International College ($43,960.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,317 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 1.8% lower than costs at American International College ($14,860 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 165% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($35,061 vs. $13,229)
AIC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Musical and Dramatic Academy or AIC .
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
AIC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? 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 American Musical and Dramatic Academy and AIC.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than American International College (100% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $13,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/