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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $320 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 31% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | NSU | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or NSU?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 664.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Norfolk State University ($43,960.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,652 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 37% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,844 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 8.8% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($13,229 vs. $12,164)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or NSU? 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 NSU and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $31,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($144 vs. $320)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/