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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Fairmont State ?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 630% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Fairmont State University ($43,960.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,794 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 48.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,022 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 102.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($13,229 vs. $6,547)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/