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Overview |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 76% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,480 students)
WestConn vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 580.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Western 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 Western Connecticut State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($15,862 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 2% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,568 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 46.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,229 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
WestConn vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $14,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/