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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $182 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 57% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 552 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or BBC?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 48% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Clarks Summit University ($43,960.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($16,176 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 103.6% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($7,300 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 49.5% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($19,782 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or BBC? 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 BBC and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $1,300 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $3,688 lower median federal student loan debt than BBC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,688)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than BBC graduates. ($144 vs. $182)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/