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Overview |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 340 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,640 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,640 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,601 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,249 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 36 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 7% | ||
Campus |
VCM | University of Akron | ||
| 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 340 students)
VCM vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or University of Akron?
- VanderCook College of Music is 175.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($28,640.00 vs. $10,399.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at VCM than University of Akron Main Campus ($28,640.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than VCM ($15,292 vs. $16,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 47.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($7,500 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 135.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($22,249 vs. $9,452)
VCM vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 58 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming VCM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
VCM vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (45% vs. 38%)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/