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Juilliard Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College UM-Dearborn Ringling College of Art and Design SCAD| College for Creative Studies | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
CCS | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,480 students)
CCS vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- College for Creative Studies is 9.3% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at CCS than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,030.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College for Creative Studies than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,906 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 67.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($8,850 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 83.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($24,307 vs. $13,229)
CCS vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS 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 CCS .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
CCS vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $13,600 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More CCS 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/