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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or La Salle University?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 34.7% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than La Salle University ($43,960.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($17,552 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 2.1% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,550 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 119.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($29,025 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or La Salle 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 La Salle University and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than La Salle University (100% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $25,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/