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CalArts Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $144 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,480 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Art Center College of Design is 11.3% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Art Center College of Design than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,942.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Art Center College of Design ($48,847 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 3.6% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,338 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 26% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($16,665 vs. $13,229)
Art Center College of Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Art Center College of Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? 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 American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $25,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $17,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($14,000 vs. $31,250)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($144 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/