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Juilliard Eastern University Liberty University Messiah College| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 36% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,031 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Cairn?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Cairn University ($43,960.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($25,923 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 26.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,764 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 38.9% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,376 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Cairn? 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 Cairn and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Cairn University (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Cairn University earn on average $4,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Cairn 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/