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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
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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 | - | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $144 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Staten Island?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 534.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.4% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than CUNY College of Staten Island ($43,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($7,217 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 35% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,860 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 64.1% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,229 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $12,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13 lower median federal student loan debt than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates. ($13,987 vs. $14,000)
- CUNY College of Staten Island and American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($144 vs. $144)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/