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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $211 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Chatham?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Chatham University ($43,960.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($28,322 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 16.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,719 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 106.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($27,330 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Chatham? 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 Chatham and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Chatham University (100% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $4,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($144 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/