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Overview |
VCM | UWM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
VCM | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
VCM | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
VCM | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
VCM | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or UWM?
- VanderCook College of Music is 242% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at VCM than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($27,670.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than UWM ($12,436 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 45.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,500 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 367.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($27,884 vs. $5,963)
VCM vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 57 points higher than at UWM (1050)
- Incoming VCM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman UWM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UWM (86.3%)
VCM vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or UWM? 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 UWM and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (45% vs. 40%)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/