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Overview |
VCM | IPFW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
VCM | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
VCM | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or IPFW?
- VanderCook College of Music is 254.1% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at VCM than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($27,670.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than VCM ($11,951 vs. $12,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 34.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($7,500 vs. $10,111)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 275.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($27,884 vs. $7,432)
VCM vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 112 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW 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 IPFW (80.7%)
VCM vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or IPFW? 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 IPFW and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (45% vs. 26%)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/