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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| 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 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 19% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Erie-Behrend 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
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie Behrend College ($43,960.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,968 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 36.6% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($13,229 vs. $9,685)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($144 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/