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Overview |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | act-sf.org | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,235 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,235 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
American Conservatory Theater | CSUMB | ||
| 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 Monterey Bay is larger than than American Conservatory Theater based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 24 students)
American Conservatory Theater vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Conservatory Theater or CSUMB?
- American Conservatory Theater is 426.6% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($30,235.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Conservatory Theater are 10.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,670 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than American Conservatory Theater (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received American Conservatory Theater ($8,702 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, American Conservatory Theater or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or American Conservatory Theater .
American Conservatory Theater vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Conservatory Theater or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and American Conservatory Theater.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/