Alternatives to American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles
New York Film AcademyBurbank, CA
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $33k. Premium on-campus housing. About 1,300 students. Generally safe campus. Specializes in film and acting, theater and drama, and English and literature programs.
California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $18k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Roughly 39,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Has strong presence in management, business, and engineering programs. ACT 23 to enroll.
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA
Master's and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $10k. Premium on-campus housing. About 2,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Has strong theology and religion program. Affiliated with Protestant Church.
Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $9k. Over 22,400 students. Generally safe campus. Emphasis on general studies, management, and business programs.
California State University San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Above average on-campus housing option. Approximately 15,200 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for psychology, business, and management programs. ROTC programs. ACT 20 to enroll.