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Overview |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 220 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aada.org | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,575 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,575 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,335 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,837 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,059 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 57% |
Admission |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $46 |
Diversity |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 220 students)
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles or San Diego Mesa College?
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles is 3,303.5% more expensive to attend than San Diego Mesa College for in-state tuition ($37,575.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.8% higher at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles than San Diego Mesa College ($37,575.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles ($8,506 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 San Diego Mesa College ($14,335 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles than San Diego Mesa College (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles students is 81.2% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($12,059 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles .
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles or San Diego Mesa College? 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 San Diego Mesa College and American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $10,300 more per year than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,300)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates. ($4,500 vs. $12,000)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates. ($46 vs. $124)
- More American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Mesa College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/