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Overview |
VCM | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
VCM | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
VCM | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Emory and Henry 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than VanderCook College of Music ($34,500.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Emory and Henry College ($12,436 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 84% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($7,500 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 13.5% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($31,643 vs. $27,884)
VCM vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 127 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
VCM vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and VCM.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than VanderCook College of Music (59% vs. 45%)
- Emory and Henry College and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and VCM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/