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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 4% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 College at Potsdam is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY-Potsdam?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 521.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam 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 College at Potsdam ($43,960.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($15,310 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 1.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,600 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 13.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($13,229 vs. $11,632)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $6,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/