College comparison

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York vs American Musical and Dramatic Academy

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York New York, NY	American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY
Acceptance rateAmerican Musical and Dramatic Academy is more selective	92%	24%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	187	1,438
Avg net price	$55,553	$41,416
Median earnings (10 yr)American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York reports higher median earnings	$27,019	$26,975
Graduation rate	—	72%
Median debt	$12,000	$15,250
Economic mobility	—	0.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York or American Musical and Dramatic Academy harder to get into?

American Musical and Dramatic Academy is more selective: American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York's acceptance rate is approximately 92% and American Musical and Dramatic Academy's is approximately 24% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York vs American Musical and Dramatic Academy?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York and — at American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.