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Overview |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| 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 |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eckerd College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd College | 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,480 students)
Eckerd College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Eckerd College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Eckerd College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,220.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eckerd College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($40,119 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 7.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,854 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 100% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($26,456 vs. $13,229)
Eckerd College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College .
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Eckerd College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Eckerd College (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $15,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/