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The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College Harvard| The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | - | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 76% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 5.8% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than The Boston Conservatory ($43,960.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Boston Conservatory than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($42,649 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 16% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($14,860 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than The Boston Conservatory (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Boston Conservatory students is 32.1% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($17,474 vs. $13,229)
The Boston Conservatory vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory .
- The Boston Conservatory has a higher acceptance rate (45.8%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than The Boston Conservatory (100% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The Boston Conservatory earn on average $4,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/