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Overview |
VCM | Eastern | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
VCM | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
VCM | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
VCM | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Eastern?
- VanderCook College of Music is 189.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at VCM than Eastern Kentucky University ($27,670.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than VCM ($10,806 vs. $12,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 38.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,500 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 163.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($27,884 vs. $10,583)
VCM vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 79 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 Eastern (64.3%)
VCM vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Eastern? 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 Eastern and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/