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Whats the difference between an acting school and a normal university?

Is there a major difference between the 2 when trying to pursue acting?

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Kate’s Answer

An acting school (by which you may mean an acting conservatory) is going to focus on that discipline--and ask you to focus on that discipline--whereas a "normal university" (liberal arts college) is going to take a broader approach to your education, with required courses in other disciplines. While colleges and universities culminate in Associates (community colleges), Bachelors, and Masters degrees, sometimes acting schools do not have the ability to confer these degrees; rather, you get a certificate...but also maybe a jump start in auditioning for professional companies or working in the conservatory's pre-professional acting ensemble. There are some of these schools, though, that can give you an Associates degree--like the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC and LA. Check out accreditations. If you want to split the difference--get a degree but be very focused on theater or film and acting, look for a college/university with a BFA--Bachelor of Fine Arts--which will be more focused on the discipline than a BA.
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sofia’s Answer

At a university you will get a core curriculum and both a generalization and concentration of the arts. While an acting school you are in the niche, it is more focused and shorter term. It also depends what kind of actor you want to be. If you want Broadway NYC is the place to be.


The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts: $35,000. The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (1-year-program): $19,650 domestic, $19,750 international. New York Film Academy: $18,653. Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre: $8,500
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