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Juilliard Clarkson College| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 45% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 686 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Paul Smith's College?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($43,960.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($25,056 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 4.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,860 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 85.5% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($24,545 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $4,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/