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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $331 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 41% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,093 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or JCSU?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 151.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Johnson C Smith University ($43,960.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,045 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 109.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($7,100 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 2.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($13,229 vs. $12,911)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a higher acceptance rate (25.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or JCSU? 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 JCSU and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn on average $2,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,300)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $18,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $32,050)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($144 vs. $331)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/