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CCSU ECSU UNH Juilliard Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $144 |
Diversity |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,480 students)
SCSU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 579.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Southern Connecticut State University ($43,960.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,712 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 5.6% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,076 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 81% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($13,229 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
SCSU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,250)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($144 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/