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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 19% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 875 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 200.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($43,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($16,594 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 22.2% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($13,229 vs. $10,823)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($144 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/