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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 86% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Salve Regina University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($45,250.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salve Regina University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($37,997 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 11% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,860 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 102.5% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($26,787 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Salve Regina University (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $21,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/