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Overview |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,480 students)
Wesleyan University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Wesleyan University is 45% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Wesleyan University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($63,722.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,270 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 22.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,860 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 352.2% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($59,825 vs. $13,229)
Wesleyan University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University .
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a higher acceptance rate (25.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $25,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan University graduates. ($144 vs. $180)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/