Pennsylvania College of Art and Design vs VanderCook College of Music
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignLancaster, PACatholic life on campusVanderCook College of MusicChicago, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, VanderCook College of Music has the lower price after aid: $17,968 a year, against $26,576 at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
- The average price after aid is lower at VanderCook College of Music: $19,780 a year, against $30,083 at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at VanderCook College of Music: $47,863, against $33,301 at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design admits 99% of applicants, and VanderCook College of Music admits 89%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Lancaster, PA
Chicago, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
323
340
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
99%
89%
Graduation rate
69%
67%
First-year retention
85%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,083
$19,780
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$24,547
$16,308
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$24,115
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,576
$17,968
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,876
$20,485
Net price, over $110,000 income
$37,851
$31,777
Median debt
$27,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$33,301
$47,863
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design · VanderCook College of Music