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Juilliard University of Phoenix-Boston Campus| Daniel Webster College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 505 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
DWC | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | - | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 76% | ||
Campus |
DWC | 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 181.3% more expensive to attend than DWC for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.3% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Daniel Webster College ($43,960.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($17,109 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 30.9% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,354 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Daniel Webster College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 17.3% larger than aid received Daniel Webster College ($13,229 vs. $11,282)
DWC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DWC 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 DWC .
- DWC has a higher acceptance rate (62%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
DWC vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC 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 DWC.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Daniel Webster College (100% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $26,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DWC graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than DWC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More DWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/