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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| VanderCook College of Music | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | Parkside | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
VCM | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
VCM | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
VCM | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Parkside?
- VanderCook College of Music is 339.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at VCM than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,670.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than VCM ($8,510 vs. $12,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,500 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 292.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,884 vs. $7,098)
VCM vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 137 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Parkside (72.8%)
VCM vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Parkside? 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 Parkside and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (45% vs. 28%)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/