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Juilliard| Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 911 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchs.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,632 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,632 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,433 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 152 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $144 |
Diversity |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 911 students)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy College of Health Sciences or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 164.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.3% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($43,960.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Health Sciences than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($22,433 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 100.5% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($7,410 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mercy College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 39.7% larger than aid received Mercy College of Health Sciences ($13,229 vs. $9,472)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy College of Health Sciences 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences .
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy College of Health Sciences 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences earn on average $14,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates. ($144 vs. $206)
- More Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/