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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| American Conservatory Theater | California State University Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24 | 26,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | act-sf.org | calstatela.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,235 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,235 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $5,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 33,939 | ||
| Admitted | - | 29,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $133 |
Diversity |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
American Conservatory Theater | Cal State LA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Not applicable | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than American Conservatory Theater based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 24 students)
American Conservatory Theater vs. Cal State LA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Conservatory Theater or Cal State LA?
- American Conservatory Theater is 426.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($30,235.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at American Conservatory Theater than California State University Los Angeles ($30,235.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Conservatory Theater are 22.7% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($14,670 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than American Conservatory Theater (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is ?% larger than aid received American Conservatory Theater ($10,907 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, American Conservatory Theater or Cal State LA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State LA or American Conservatory Theater .
American Conservatory Theater vs. Cal State LA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Conservatory Theater or Cal State LA? 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 Cal State LA and American Conservatory Theater.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/