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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Family University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Holy Family University?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Holy Family University ($43,960.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,379 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 2.5% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,500 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 91.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($25,316 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Holy Family University (100% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $18,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/