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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 81% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roger Williams University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Roger Williams University?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Roger Williams University ($43,960.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($37,964 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 9.7% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,860 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 55.8% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,611 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Roger Williams University? 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 Roger Williams University and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $20,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/