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Overview |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,448 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berklee.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,830 | $45,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,830 | $45,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,608 | $46,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,587 | $17,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,167 | 6,580 | ||
| Admitted | 3,577 | 1,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $144 |
Diversity |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Berklee School of Music | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Berklee School of Music | 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
- Berklee College of Music is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (8,448 students vs. 1,511 students)
Berklee School of Music vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berklee School of Music or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Berklee College of Music is 7.9% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($48,830.00 vs. $45,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Berklee School of Music than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,830.00 vs. $45,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Berklee School of Music ($46,130 vs. $48,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 25.4% lower than costs at Berklee College of Music ($15,500 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berklee College of Music students is 22.5% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,587 vs. $17,627)
Berklee School of Music vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berklee School of Music 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 Berklee School of Music .
- Berklee School of Music has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (24.7%)
Berklee School of Music vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berklee School of Music 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 Berklee School of Music.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Berklee College of Music (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Berklee College of Music earn on average $3,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,250)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Berklee School of Music graduates. ($144 vs. $261)
- More Berklee School of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/