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Overview |
VCM | Wright State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
VCM | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
VCM | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
VCM | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
VCM | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Wright State?
- VanderCook College of Music is 155.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at VCM than Wright State University Main Campus ($27,670.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Wright State ($12,436 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 42.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($7,500 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 214.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($27,884 vs. $8,867)
VCM vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or VCM .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 73 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wright State (95.2%)
VCM vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM or Wright State? 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 Wright State and VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (45% vs. 40%)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State 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/