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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or MBC?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 39.1% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Mary Baldwin College ($43,960.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,746 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 44% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,320 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 84.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($24,389 vs. $13,229)
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or MBC? 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 MBC and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $5,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/