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Overview |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $144 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Pitzer | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Pitzer College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Pitzer than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($60,282.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($39,809 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 33.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,860 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 199.3% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($39,594 vs. $13,229)
Pitzer vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a higher acceptance rate (25.9%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Pitzer College (100% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $17,100 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $1,895 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitzer graduates. ($14,000 vs. $15,895)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Pitzer graduates. ($144 vs. $164)
- More Pitzer 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/