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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $277 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 21% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Abington?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 199.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Penn State Abington ($43,960.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,460 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 39% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,694 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 38% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($13,229 vs. $9,589)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $22,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,818)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($144 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/