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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $144 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,210 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Kalamazoo College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($56,001.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($26,981 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 31% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,340 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 216.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($41,855 vs. $13,229)
Kalamazoo College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College .
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Kalamazoo College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $21,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,450)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($144 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/