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Overview |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $144 |
Diversity |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 1,480 students)
ECSU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 579.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 352.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Eastern Connecticut State University ($43,960.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,628 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 8.4% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,860 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 20.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,229 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
ECSU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($144 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/