UNT is very generous with academic money for top students, the little bit of music money is a nice sweetener. My youngest was offered a full tuition scholarship between the two.
I think the music school is a much better fit for jazz musicians than classical musicians overall. Although a neighbor’s daughter who is a harpist at UNT seems to be excelling under her professor.
It all comes back to fit for instrument, the student and the professor. At the end of the day, nobody cares where you went to school.
The question is, can you play?
One more tip for the Op and other readers - take into consideration how the grad students are treated versus undergrads in your student’s program.
Some schools prioritize grad students to the detriment of undergrads. The grad students get most of the placements in symphony orchestra or other performing venues, while undergrads fight for a limited number of playing spots.
Undergrads may only get taught by teaching assistants or be given private tutoring by TAs.
Make sure to ask about how your undergrad will be taught and how much they will be able to perform before applying.