| Chicago vs. VanderCook College of Music |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in National Universities #1 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other special-focus institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$69,324 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$30,910 |
| expensive$68,652 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,135 |
| More$48,772 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,040 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter4.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.47% |
| Favorable88.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower44.12% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,566 | Total Enrollment | Smaller323 |
| Larger7,598 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller107 |
| Larger10,968 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller216 |
| Smaller102 | Online Student Population | Larger195 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 3,195 | Number of faculty | 100 |
| Higher$179,034 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,504 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.