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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $144 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,480 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 217.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Bethune Cookman University ($43,960.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($15,769 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 42.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,396 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 4.2% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,780 vs. $13,229)
Bethune-Cookman vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn on average $800 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $31,700)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $21,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($14,000 vs. $35,985)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $228 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($144 vs. $372)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/