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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | New London, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Colby Sawyer College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Colby-Sawyer than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($46,364.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($28,202 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 10.1% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,860 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 186.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($37,913 vs. $13,229)
Colby-Sawyer vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Colby Sawyer College (100% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $12,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/