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URI SHU Juilliard Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $219 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or RIC?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 363.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Rhode Island College ($43,960.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,014 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 10.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,414 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 75.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,229 vs. $7,537)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or RIC? 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 RIC and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $9,500 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $7,200 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,200)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($144 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/