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Overview |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
VCM | UM-Flint | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or UM-Flint?
- VanderCook College of Music is 119.3% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at VCM than University of Michigan Flint ($27,670.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than VCM ($10,840 vs. $12,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 41.7% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($7,500 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 108.3% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($27,884 vs. $13,389)
VCM vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 115 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming VCM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
VCM vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than University of Michigan Flint (45% vs. 37%)
- University of Michigan Flint and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Michigan Flint 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 UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/