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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $270 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 32% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or ECSU?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 4,296% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 779.2% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Elizabeth City State University ($43,960.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($4,120 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 70.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($8,727 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 49% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($13,229 vs. $8,877)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or ECSU? 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 ECSU and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn on average $1,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,700)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,125)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($144 vs. $270)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/