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Overview |
VCM | GVSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
VCM | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
VCM | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
VCM | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or GVSU?
- VanderCook College of Music is 98.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at VCM than Grand Valley State University ($27,670.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than GVSU ($12,436 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 35.2% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($7,500 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 216.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($27,884 vs. $8,811)
VCM vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 17 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming VCM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than GVSU (90.4%)
VCM vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or GVSU? 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 GVSU and VCM.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than VanderCook College of Music (63% vs. 45%)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/