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Overview |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| 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 |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | 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 Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 199.9% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Edward Waters College ($43,960.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,649 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 85.5% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($8,010 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 1.9% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($13,229 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters 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 Edward Waters College .
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Edward Waters College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters 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 Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from American Musical and Dramatic Academy earn on average $4,700 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $27,800)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/