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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $206 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Morrisville | ||
| 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
- SUNY Morrisville is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,803 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Morrisville?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 521.8% more expensive to attend than Morrisville 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 SUNY Morrisville ($43,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($16,070 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 5% lower than costs at SUNY Morrisville ($14,860 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than SUNY Morrisville (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 19.5% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($13,229 vs. $11,070)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than SUNY Morrisville (100% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from SUNY Morrisville earn on average $3,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morrisville graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Morrisville graduates. ($144 vs. $206)
- More Morrisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/