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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 888 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 200.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($43,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,142 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 33.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($13,229 vs. $9,886)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($144 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/