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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $268 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Temple?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Temple University ($43,960.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,935 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 5.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,860 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 14.3% larger than aid received Temple University ($13,229 vs. $11,575)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Temple? 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 Temple and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Temple University (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $23,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/