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Overview |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 1,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | amda.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $43,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $43,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $48,847 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $13,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,158 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Wheelock College | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | ||
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| % In-State | - | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,480 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or American Musical and Dramatic Academy?
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($43,960.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Wheelock College ($43,960.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($28,829 vs. $48,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are 0.8% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($14,860 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Musical and Dramatic Academy than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 64.7% larger than aid received American Musical and Dramatic Academy ($21,786 vs. $13,229)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College .
Wheelock College vs. American Musical and Dramatic Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at American Musical and Dramatic Academy is higher than Wheelock College (100% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wheelock College earn on average $3,800 more per year than American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $32,500)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Musical and Dramatic Academy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/