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Juilliard| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $208 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 21% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 805 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Maria College of Albany?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 175.1% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.1% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Maria College of Albany ($43,960.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($17,537 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 56.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($9,480 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Maria College of Albany (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 50% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($13,229 vs. $8,818)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- Graduates from Maria College of Albany earn on average $10,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $6,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,118)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($144 vs. $208)
- More Maria College of Albany graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/