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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Colorado State Lake Forest College| VanderCook College of Music | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | AMU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
VCM | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
VCM | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
VCM | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 66% | ||
Campus |
VCM | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or AMU?
- VanderCook College of Music is 9.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at VCM than Ave Maria University ($27,670.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than AMU ($12,436 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 78.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($7,500 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 30.7% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($27,884 vs. $21,341)
VCM vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 9 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming VCM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AMU (44.2%)
VCM vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or AMU? 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 AMU and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Ave Maria University (45% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/