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Overview |
DePaul | VCM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 890/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | VCM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 263 students)
DePaul vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or VCM?
- DePaul University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at DePaul than VanderCook College of Music ($42,189.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than DePaul ($12,436 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 114.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($7,500 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 7.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($27,884 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or VCM? 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 VCM and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than VanderCook College of Music (66% vs. 45%)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/