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| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
| Location | New York, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $247 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 1% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 828 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CW?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 98.8% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than The College of Westchester ($43,960.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($10,891 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 56.1% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($9,520 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 40.3% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($18,559 vs. $13,229)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or CW? 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 CW and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $7,300 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $9,894 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,894)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($144 vs. $247)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/