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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $273 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 28% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,420 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CHC?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 12.9% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Chestnut Hill College ($43,960.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($25,357 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 23.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,000 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 121.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($29,288 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CHC? 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 CHC and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $12,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,481)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($144 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/