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Overview |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Rivier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | 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
- Rivier College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,480 students)
Rivier College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 24% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Rivier College ($43,960.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($28,983 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 3.5% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,362 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 62.9% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,554 vs. $13,229)
Rivier College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College 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 Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Rivier College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College 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 Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Rivier College (100% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $13,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,455)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/