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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $90 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or York?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 534.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.4% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than CUNY York College ($43,960.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($6,670 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 20.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,860 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 46.4% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($13,229 vs. $9,036)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or York? 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 York and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than CUNY York College (100% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $10,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,500)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $5,200 lower median federal student loan debt than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates. ($8,800 vs. $14,000)
- York graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates. ($90 vs. $144)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/