<p>All of those programs are strong… but most are very different. Some, like NYU, Elon, Penn State, Wagner, UMich, etc… require more general education classes than others, like AMDA, Columbia College of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon, etc… </p>
<p>If you are looking for schools with an acting focus, some on your list may be moire focused upon that… there are others not on your list… like Shenandoah, Coastal, James Madison, Syracuse, etc… that are worth looking into. As others have said the list of schools is very student specific. Keep looking at curriculum, elective opportunities, and talking to students and program heads. Visit as many schools as you can. All of this will help you find a list of schools that may work for you. :)</p>