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Overview |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,480 students)
Thomas College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Thomas College ($43,960.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($22,070 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 23.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,998 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 56.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,732 vs. $13,229)
Thomas College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas 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 Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Thomas College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Thomas College (100% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $8,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College 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/