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Overview |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $144 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Oakwood University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 131.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Oakwood University ($43,960.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($19,373 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 58.4% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($9,384 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 43.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($19,004 vs. $13,229)
Oakwood University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Oakwood University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Oakwood University (100% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $4,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $31,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($144 vs. $320)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/