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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $268 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 5% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or PennWest Clarion?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 469.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than PennWest Clarion ($43,960.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 14.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,930 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($13,229 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $6,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/