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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Medgar | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 3,640 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $93 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 13% | ||
| % 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 | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Medgar | ||
| 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 Medgar Evers College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Medgar ?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 534.3% more expensive to attend than Medgar 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 Medgar Evers College ($43,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($8,250 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 20.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,860 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 56.2% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($13,229 vs. $8,467)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $5,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $4,967 lower median federal student loan debt than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates. ($9,033 vs. $14,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates. ($93 vs. $144)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/