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Overview |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $144 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Capitol College ($43,960.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($25,445 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 15.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,816 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 8.3% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($14,332 vs. $13,229)
Capitol College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College 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 Capitol College .
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Capitol College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Capitol College (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,736)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($144 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/