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Juilliard Berklee School of Music Ithaca College NEC The Boston Conservatory San Francisco Conservatory of Music The New England Conservatory of Music The New School| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,115 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | msmnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $51,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $51,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $51,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $21,335 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 1,027 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 565 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $245 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 55% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Manhattan School of Music | ||
| 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 Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,115 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Manhattan School of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Manhattan School of Music?
- Manhattan School of Music is 17.2% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Manhattan School of Music than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($51,500.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Manhattan School of Music ($48,847 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 11.7% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,860 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 61.3% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,335 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Manhattan School of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Manhattan School of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan School of Music or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Manhattan School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (55%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Manhattan School of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Manhattan School of Music? 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 Manhattan School of Music and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Manhattan School of Music (100% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Manhattan School of Music earn on average $4,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,750)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($144 vs. $245)
- More Manhattan School of Music 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/