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Overview |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $144 |
Diversity |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 76% | ||
Campus |
KSC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keene State College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,480 students)
KSC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 274% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Keene State College ($43,960.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($19,546 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 9.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,534 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 31.2% larger than aid received Keene State College ($13,229 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
KSC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Keene State College (100% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $11,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,295)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($144 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/