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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,363 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or AU?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 16.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Averett University ($43,960.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,781 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 30.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,360 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 98.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($26,246 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or AU? 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 AU and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Averett University (100% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $15,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/