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Overview |
EIU | VCM | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 42% | ||
Campus |
EIU | VCM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 263 students)
EIU vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or VCM?
- VanderCook College of Music is 185% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at VCM than Eastern Illinois University ($27,670.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than EIU ($12,436 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 44.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,500 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as VanderCook College of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 136.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($27,884 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or EIU .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 97 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or VCM? 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 VCM and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than VanderCook College of Music (59% vs. 45%)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/