Academic Comparison between VanderCook College of Music and USML

VanderCook College of Music and University of Saint Mary of the Lake 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

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

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