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Overview |
VCM | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VCM | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
VCM | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
VCM | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 78% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at OWU than VanderCook College of Music ($49,262.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than OWU ($12,436 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 83.3% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($7,500 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 31.8% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($36,757 vs. $27,884)
VCM vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or VCM .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than OWU (52.2%)
VCM vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or OWU? 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 OWU and VCM.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than VanderCook College of Music (61% vs. 45%)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and VCM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/