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Overview |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Great Barrington, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simons-rock.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,326 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,119 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 154 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $144 |
Diversity |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Simon's Rock | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 298 students)
Simon's Rock vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simon's Rock or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 40.1% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Simon's Rock than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($61,600.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($44,326 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 15.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($14,860 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 188.1% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($38,119 vs. $13,229)
Simon's Rock vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simon's Rock or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Musical and Dramatic Academy or Simon's Rock .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Simon's Rock vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simon's Rock or American Musical and Dramatic Academy? 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 American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Simon's Rock.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $7,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Simon's Rock graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Simon's Rock graduates. ($144 vs. $149)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/