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Overview |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 7% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Cleveland State?
- VanderCook College of Music is 127.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at VCM than Cleveland State University ($27,670.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Cleveland State ($12,436 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 89.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,500 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 195.5% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($27,884 vs. $9,436)
VCM vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 79 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State (85.3%)
VCM vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Cleveland State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/