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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| VanderCook College of Music | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 18% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Indiana State?
- VanderCook College of Music is 192.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at VCM than Indiana State University ($27,670.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Indiana State ($12,436 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 51.3% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,500 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 158.1% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($27,884 vs. $10,802)
VCM vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 197 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming VCM students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
VCM vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Indiana State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/