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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| VanderCook College of Music | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | CHC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
VCM | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VCM | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
VCM | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
VCM | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
VCM | CHC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 40.8% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at CHC than VanderCook College of Music ($38,950.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than CHC ($12,436 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 60% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($7,500 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 5% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($29,288 vs. $27,884)
VCM vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 141 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CHC (98.2%)
VCM vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or CHC? 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 CHC and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Chestnut Hill College (45% vs. 44%)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/