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Overview |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 25.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than American Musical and Dramatic Academy based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,480 students)
SHU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- Sacred Heart University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than American Musical and Dramatic Academy for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at SHU than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($46,310.00 vs. $43,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart University than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($45,280 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 17.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,860 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 47.3% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($19,484 vs. $13,229)
SHU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than American Musical and Dramatic Academy (25.9%)
SHU vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $27,200 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/