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Overview |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 14% | ||
Campus |
VCM | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- VanderCook College of Music is 136.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than VanderCook College of Music ($29,960.00 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 Missouri-St Louis ($12,436 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 45.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($7,500 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 128.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($27,884 vs. $12,205)
VCM vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 2 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming VCM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
VCM vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and VCM.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than VanderCook College of Music (51% vs. 45%)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/