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Overview |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $144 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- California College of the Arts is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,480 students)
California College of the Arts vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- California College of the Arts is 22.5% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at California College of the Arts than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($53,856.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California College of the Arts than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($47,862 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 34.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($14,860 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 108.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($27,563 vs. $13,229)
California College of the Arts vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
California College of the Arts vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $11,000 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($14,000 vs. $28,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($144 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/