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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 53% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 49.3% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at F&M than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($65,652.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($31,135 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 1.2% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,860 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 271.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($49,177 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or F&M? 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 F&M and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $29,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/