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Overview |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 221 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paiercollegeofart.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,032 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,032 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,264 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 105 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.7%Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Paier College of Art Inc | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Paier College of Art Inc based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 221 students)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paier College of Art Inc or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 99.5% more expensive to attend than Paier College of Art Inc for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $22,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Paier College of Art Inc ($43,960.00 vs. $22,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paier College of Art Inc than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($29,425 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 21.1% lower than costs at Paier College of Art Inc ($14,860 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Paier College of Art Inc (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 151.3% larger than aid received Paier College of Art Inc ($13,229 vs. $5,264)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paier College of Art Inc 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 Paier College of Art Inc .
- Paier College of Art Inc has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Paier College of Art Inc vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paier College of Art Inc 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 Paier College of Art Inc.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Paier College of Art Inc (100% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Paier College of Art Inc earn on average $1,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Paier College of Art Inc graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Paier College of Art Inc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/