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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $144 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,480 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 202.3% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than University of Massachusetts Boston ($43,960.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($17,123 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,860 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 19.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,229 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $18,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $8,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,060)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($144 vs. $228)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/