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Overview |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Western New England University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,480 students)
Western New England University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Western New England University ($43,960.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($30,214 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 1.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,670 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 87.3% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($24,781 vs. $13,229)
Western New England University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England 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 Western New England University .
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Western New England University vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Western New England University (100% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $27,300 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/