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Overview |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
McDaniel College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,480 students)
McDaniel College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- McDaniel College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at McDaniel College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($46,800.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($23,733 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 20.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,302 vs. $14,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 193.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($38,848 vs. $13,229)
McDaniel College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
McDaniel College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than McDaniel College (100% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $20,900 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/