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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $144 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 236.9% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Goldey Beacom College ($43,960.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,454 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 28.1% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,600 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 35.8% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($13,229 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College .
- Goldey-Beacom College has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $12,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $9,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,675)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($144 vs. $244)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/