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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $274 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 16% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Nazareth College?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Nazareth College ($43,960.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($31,620 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 2.2% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,860 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 71% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($22,625 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Nazareth College (100% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $12,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,501)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($144 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/