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Overview |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $144 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Morgan State | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,480 students)
Morgan State vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 702.6% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.6% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Morgan State University ($43,960.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($13,956 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 22.2% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($12,162 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Morgan State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 3.9% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($13,229 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State 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 Morgan State .
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Morgan State vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State 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 Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Morgan State University (100% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($14,000 vs. $31,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($144 vs. $320)
- More American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/