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Overview |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
VCM | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or IU South Bend?
- VanderCook College of Music is 280.4% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at VCM than Indiana University South Bend ($27,670.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than VCM ($8,785 vs. $12,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 22.5% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($7,500 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 256.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($27,884 vs. $7,821)
VCM vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 152 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
VCM vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Indiana University South Bend (45% vs. 22%)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/