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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 24% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,196 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Brandywine?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 200.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Penn State Brandywine ($43,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,600 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 6.7% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,930 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 37.3% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($13,229 vs. $9,638)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($144 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/