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Overview |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $144 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,480 students)
Catholic University of America vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Catholic University of America is 20.7% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Catholic University of America than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($53,040.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($36,031 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 12.2% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,860 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 160.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,449 vs. $13,229)
Catholic University of America vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Catholic University of America vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $26,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $12,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,106)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($144 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/