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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $274 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 42% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 172 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or PAFA?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 8.5% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($43,960.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,191 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 17.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,860 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 21.6% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($16,087 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or PAFA? 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 PAFA and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn on average $10,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $22,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($144 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/