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Overview |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 220 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aada.org | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,575 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,575 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,335 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,837 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,059 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 182 | - | ||
| Admitted | 164 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $98 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 220 students)
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles or SBCC?
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is 3,303.5% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($37,575.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.9% higher at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles than Santa Barbara City College ($37,575.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Barbara City College than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles ($14,180 vs. $40,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles are 24.1% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($14,335 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles than Santa Barbara City College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles students is 168.2% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($12,059 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles .
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles or SBCC? 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 SBCC and American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $9,100 more per year than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $31,300)
- Santa Barbara City College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates. ($9,500 vs. $12,000)
- SBCC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates. ($98 vs. $124)
- More American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/