Academic Comparison between USML and VanderCook College of Music

University of Saint Mary of the Lake and VanderCook College of Music are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) and located in Illinois

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
USML has more expensive tuition & fees ($35,298) than VanderCook College of Music ($30,910).
VanderCook College of Music has more students with 323 students while USML has 200 students.
USML has more full-time faculties with 11 faculties while VanderCook College of Music has 9 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Saint Mary of the Lake	vs.	VanderCook College of Music
Mundelein, Illinois	Location	Chicago, Illinois
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution	Carnegie Classification	Other special-focus institution
$35,298	2025 Tuition & Fees	$30,910
-	% Receiving Financial Aid	66%
-	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,140

-	Acceptance Rates	89.47 %
-	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	44.12 %
-	SAT Score	-
-	ACT Score	-
-	Graduation Rate	67 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
-	Retention Rate	88 %
200	Student Population	323
11	Number of Faculties	9
-	Students to Faculty Ratio	5 to 1
-	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Teacher Certification
Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Placement services