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Overview |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 14% | ||
Campus |
VCM | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 20.2% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at University of Indianapolis than VanderCook College of Music ($33,252.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than University of Indianapolis ($12,436 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 57.7% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($7,500 vs. $11,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as University of Indianapolis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of Indianapolis ($27,884 vs. $26,961)
VCM vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 77 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming VCM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
VCM vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or University of Indianapolis? 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 Indianapolis and VCM.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than VanderCook College of Music (52% vs. 45%)
- University of Indianapolis and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Indianapolis and VCM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis 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/