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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $263 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 34% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Houghton College | ||
| 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 833 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Houghton College?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 176.5% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Houghton College ($43,960.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,550 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 43.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,336 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 54.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($13,229 vs. $8,587)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Houghton 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 Houghton College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Houghton College (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $11,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/