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Overview |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,915 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #25 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,952 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,952 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,772 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,776 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,534 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,376 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 862 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.2% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1560 | |||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $144 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowdoin College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,915 students vs. 1,480 students)
Bowdoin College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Bowdoin College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($60,952.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Bowdoin College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($60,952.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowdoin College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($22,776 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 12.9% lower than costs at Bowdoin College ($14,860 vs. $16,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 304.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($53,534 vs. $13,229)
Bowdoin College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College 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 Bowdoin College .
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a higher acceptance rate (25.9%) than Bowdoin College (9.2%)
Bowdoin College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin College 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 Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Bowdoin College (100% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $42,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $4,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Bowdoin College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $18,833)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Bowdoin College graduates. ($144 vs. $194)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/