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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $268 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 51% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 29.8% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Wooster than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($57,050.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($28,976 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 10.1% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,500 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 219.9% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($42,315 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Wooster? 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 Wooster and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $18,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/