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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CNU?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 368.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Christopher Newport University ($43,960.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,287 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 23.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,990 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 64.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($13,229 vs. $8,022)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CNU? 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 CNU and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $14,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/