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Overview |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,480 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amda.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,960 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,960 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,860 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,847 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,229 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,158 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,109 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $305 |
Diversity |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,480 students)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or VSU?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 693.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.7% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Virginia State University ($43,960.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($15,773 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 28.7% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,544 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 15.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($13,229 vs. $11,498)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
American Musical and Dramatic Academy vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Musical and Dramatic Academy or VSU? 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 VSU and American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Virginia State University (100% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $29,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($144 vs. $305)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/