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Overview |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Hood | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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
- Hood College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,480 students)
Hood vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Hood College ($43,960.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,624 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 9.3% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,600 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 157.4% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,047 vs. $13,229)
Hood vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Hood vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Hood College (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $14,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/