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Overview |
VCM | Coe College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VCM | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $290 |
Diversity |
VCM | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
VCM | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 56% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Coe College | ||
| 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
- Coe College is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Coe College?
- Coe College is 81.8% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Coe College than VanderCook College of Music ($50,314.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Coe College ($12,436 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 45.6% lower than costs at Coe College ($7,500 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Coe College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 54.7% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($43,143 vs. $27,884)
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or VCM .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 19 points higher than at VCM (1107)
- Incoming VCM students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Coe College (25)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at VCM (3.1)
VCM vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Coe College? 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 Coe College and VCM.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than VanderCook College of Music (69% vs. 45%)
- VanderCook College of Music students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- VCM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/