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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Altoona?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Penn State Altoona ($43,960.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,621 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 14.4% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,984 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 38.2% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($13,229 vs. $9,574)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona 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 Altoona graduates. ($144 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/