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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $222 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 12% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn College?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 184.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($43,960.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,030 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 22.5% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,130 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 82.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($13,229 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Penn College? 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 Penn College and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/