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Limestone University Francis Marion University Mars Hill University Erskine College Lander University| VanderCook College of Music | Coker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | Coker | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
VCM | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
VCM | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coker College is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Coker?
- Coker College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Coker than VanderCook College of Music ($30,864.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Coker ($12,436 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 31.9% lower than costs at Coker College ($7,500 vs. $9,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 9.3% larger than aid received Coker College ($27,884 vs. $25,519)
VCM vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 147 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming VCM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman VCM students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Coker (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Coker (94.1%)
VCM vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Coker? 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 Coker and VCM.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than VanderCook College of Music (49% vs. 45%)
- VanderCook College of Music students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- VCM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/