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McMurry University UMHB TLU Howard Payne University HBU Lubbock Christian University Dallas Christian College Abilene Christian University Texas Tech| VanderCook College of Music | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | HSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
VCM | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
VCM | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
VCM | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at HSU than VanderCook College of Music ($30,694.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than HSU ($12,436 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 33.1% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($7,500 vs. $9,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 22.9% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($27,884 vs. $22,695)
VCM vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 77 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than HSU (88.2%)
VCM vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or HSU? 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 HSU and VCM.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than VanderCook College of Music (47% vs. 45%)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/