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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,100 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,100 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,929 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,198 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,017 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 1,735 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | |||
| 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 |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Otis College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,312 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 11.7% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($49,100.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($49,100.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otis College of Art and Design than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,198 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 13.9% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($14,860 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otis College of Art and Design students is 58.9% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,017 vs. $13,229)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design 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 Otis College of Art and Design .
- Otis College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design 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 Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $18,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Otis College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/