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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $227 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 63% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Gettysburg College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($61,760.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($33,882 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 0.5% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,860 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 226.9% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($43,239 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $28,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/