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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | VanderCook College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | VCM | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
IWU | VCM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 263 students)
IWU vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or VCM?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 93.7% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at IWU than VanderCook College of Music ($53,610.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than IWU ($12,436 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 65.6% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($7,500 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as VanderCook College of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 31.3% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($36,614 vs. $27,884)
IWU vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 142 points higher than at VCM (1107)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at VCM (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than VanderCook College of Music (82% vs. 45%)
- VanderCook College of Music and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- VanderCook College of Music and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/