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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $165 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 521.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Farmingdale State College ($43,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($8,111 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 5% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,148 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 27.4% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($13,229 vs. $10,382)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? 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 SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $21,000 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($144 vs. $165)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/