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Overview |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $144 |
Diversity |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bates | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,480 students)
Bates vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Bates College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Bates than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($61,066.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($27,491 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 15.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,860 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 288.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($51,414 vs. $13,229)
Bates vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a higher acceptance rate (25.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Bates College (100% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $43,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Bates graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,450)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bates graduates. ($144 vs. $149)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/