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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| American Conservatory Theater | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | act-sf.org | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,235 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,235 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 59% |
Admission |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $294 |
Diversity |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | - | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
American Conservatory Theater | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Not applicable | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than American Conservatory Theater based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 24 students)
American Conservatory Theater vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Conservatory Theater or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 80.1% more expensive to attend than American Conservatory Theater for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at CalArts than American Conservatory Theater ($54,440.00 vs. $30,235.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 17.9% lower than costs at American Conservatory Theater ($12,446 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than American Conservatory Theater (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received American Conservatory Theater ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, American Conservatory Theater or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or American Conservatory Theater .
American Conservatory Theater vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Conservatory Theater or CalArts? 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 CalArts and American Conservatory Theater.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/