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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 61% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Syracuse than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($58,440.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Syracuse University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($43,651 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 15.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,860 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 162.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,737 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Syracuse University (100% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $33,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/