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Overview |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Plymouth | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,480 students)
Plymouth vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 270.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Plymouth State University ($43,960.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($20,321 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 25.8% lower than costs at American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($11,810 vs. $14,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Musical and Dramatic Academy students is 42.5% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($13,229 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth 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 Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
Plymouth vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/