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Overview |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| 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 |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Whittier College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Whittier 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Whittier College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Whittier College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,924.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($28,368 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 5.1% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,860 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 161.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,623 vs. $13,229)
Whittier College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier 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 Whittier College .
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Whittier College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier 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 Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Whittier College (100% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College 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 $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/