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Overview |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $144 |
Diversity |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Dean College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | 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 Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Dean College ($43,960.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($32,219 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 24.8% lower than costs at Dean College ($14,860 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 126.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($29,972 vs. $13,229)
Dean College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College 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 Dean College .
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Dean College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean College 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 Dean College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Dean College (100% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Dean College earn on average $2,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $2,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Dean College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,353)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Dean College graduates. ($144 vs. $169)
- More Dean College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/