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Overview |
VCM | Albion College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 340 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,640 | $55,226 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,640 | $55,226 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,601 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $50,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 5,438 | ||
| Admitted | 36 | 4,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
VCM | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
VCM | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
VCM | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Albion College | ||
| 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
- Albion College is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 340 students)
VCM vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Albion College?
- Albion College is 92.8% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $28,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at Albion College than VanderCook College of Music ($55,226.00 vs. $28,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Albion College ($16,601 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 67.6% lower than costs at Albion College ($7,500 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 126.3% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($50,344 vs. $22,249)
VCM vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 3 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming VCM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Albion College (83.2%)
VCM vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Albion College? 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 Albion College and VCM.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than VanderCook College of Music (68% vs. 45%)
- VanderCook College of Music students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- VCM graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/