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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $348 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 39% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Virginia Union 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Virginia Union University?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 317.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Virginia Union University ($43,960.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,057 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 60% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($9,286 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 53.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,229 vs. $8,597)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $19,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $33,750)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($144 vs. $348)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/