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Overview |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| 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 |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CSE | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 33.6% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,960.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,689 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 16.6% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,744 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 126.1% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($29,905 vs. $13,229)
CSE vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE 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 CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
CSE vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $13,000 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/