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Overview |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| 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 |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Alma College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Alma College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($45,346.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,995 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 17.7% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,624 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 162.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,736 vs. $13,229)
Alma College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma 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 Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Alma College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Alma College (100% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $15,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/