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Overview |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Eastern Michigan University?
- VanderCook College of Music is 90.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at VCM than Eastern Michigan University ($27,670.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Eastern Michigan University ($12,436 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 51.9% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,500 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 180.4% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($27,884 vs. $9,945)
VCM vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 78 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
VCM vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Michigan University and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Eastern Michigan University (45% vs. 40%)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/