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UT Tyler Texas State| VanderCook College of Music | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | |||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
VCM | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or East Texas Baptist University?
- VanderCook College of Music is 0.8% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at VCM than East Texas Baptist University ($27,670.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than East Texas Baptist University ($12,436 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 35.9% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($7,500 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 68.5% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($27,884 vs. $16,552)
VCM vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 125 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
VCM vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than East Texas Baptist University (45% vs. 43%)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/