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Overview |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | massart.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,030 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,420 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,200 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,737 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,494 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,598 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,043 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $144 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 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
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,480 students)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts College of Art and Design or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 4,168% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($43,960.00 vs. $27,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Art and Design than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,737 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 15.7% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($14,860 vs. $17,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 55.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Art and Design ($13,229 vs. $8,494)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design .
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design earn on average $6,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,250)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates. ($144 vs. $261)
- More Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/