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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Juilliard UB John Jay| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hyde Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 3,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | ciachef.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $33,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $33,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $20,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 1,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 1,790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| 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 | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $155 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 70% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Culinary Institute of America | ||
| 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
- Culinary Institute of America is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,124 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Culinary Institute of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Culinary Institute of America?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Culinary Institute of America for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Culinary Institute of America ($43,960.00 vs. $33,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culinary Institute of America than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($33,499 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culinary Institute of America are 13.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,110 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Culinary Institute of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culinary Institute of America students is 52.8% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,215 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Culinary Institute of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Culinary Institute of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Culinary Institute of America or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Culinary Institute of America has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Culinary Institute of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Culinary Institute of America? 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 Culinary Institute of America and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- Graduates from Culinary Institute of America earn on average $14,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Culinary Institute of America graduates. ($144 vs. $155)
- More Culinary Institute of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/