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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $245 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 9% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercy | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Mercy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 114.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mercy College ($43,960.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($15,879 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 4.6% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,200 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 11.8% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,789 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Mercy? 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 Mercy and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Mercy College (100% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $9,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $9,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,699)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($144 vs. $245)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/