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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $325 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 54% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 418.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($43,960.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($15,502 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 41.1% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,530 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 4.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,229 vs. $12,708)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,000 vs. $31,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($144 vs. $325)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/