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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $276 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Mercyhurst College?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mercyhurst College ($43,960.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($24,935 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 6% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,025 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 145.1% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($32,418 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $11,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,698)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($144 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/