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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,480 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($52,490.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($30,297 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 35% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,010 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 148% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($32,808 vs. $13,229)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $23,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/