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Overview |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $144 |
Diversity |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Menlo College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Menlo than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($48,260.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($29,151 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 9.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($14,860 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as American Musical and Dramatic Academy (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 161.8% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($34,632 vs. $13,229)
Menlo vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo 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 Menlo .
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Menlo vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Menlo College (100% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $21,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $7,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Menlo graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,062)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Menlo graduates. ($144 vs. $217)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/