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Overview |
VCM | CUW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
VCM | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
VCM | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
VCM | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
VCM | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
VCM | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 18.4% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CUW than VanderCook College of Music ($32,770.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than CUW ($12,436 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 62.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($7,500 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 18.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($27,884 vs. $23,477)
VCM vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 41 points higher than at CUW (1066)
- Incoming VCM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CUW (70.4%)
VCM vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or CUW? 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 CUW and VCM.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than VanderCook College of Music (58% vs. 45%)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/