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Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University University of St Thomas Edgewood College WLC Stritch Augustana| VanderCook College of Music | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | SNC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 340 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,640 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,640 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,601 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 36 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 1066/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
VCM | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
VCM | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 340 students)
VCM vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 52% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $28,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at SNC than VanderCook College of Music ($43,532.00 vs. $28,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than SNC ($16,601 vs. $27,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 69.3% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($7,500 vs. $12,698)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 30.3% larger than aid received VanderCook College of Music ($28,988 vs. $22,249)
VCM vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or VCM .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 18 points higher than at VCM (1107)
- Incoming VCM students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than SNC (92.2%)
VCM vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or SNC? 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 SNC and VCM.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than VanderCook College of Music (70% vs. 45%)
- Saint Norbert College and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Norbert College and VCM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/