Vanguard University of Southern California Comparisons

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Costa Mesa, CA
3.5 4 reviews

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Compare with California Public Colleges

Compare with California Public Colleges for Vanguard University of Southern California
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
San Diego State University San Diego, CA	$32,972 lower in-state tuition	26% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of California Davis Davis, CA	$24,926 lower in-state tuition	20% lower acceptance rate	Compare
San Jose State University San Jose, CA	$33,290 lower in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA	$34,350 lower in-state tuition	16% lower acceptance rate	Compare
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA	$33,750 lower in-state tuition	34% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA	$34,540 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA	$28,104 lower in-state tuition	31% lower acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Fullerton Fullerton, CA	$34,230 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Sacramento Sacramento, CA	$33,682 lower in-state tuition	32% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of California Riverside Riverside, CA	$26,094 lower in-state tuition	14% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University East Bay Hayward, CA	$34,117 lower in-state tuition	35% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Chico Chico, CA	$33,228 lower in-state tuition	31% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA	$25,695 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Fresno Fresno, CA	$34,350 lower in-state tuition	33% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA	$33,076 lower in-state tuition	31% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Northridge Northridge, CA	$34,242 lower in-state tuition	31% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of California Merced Merced, CA	$26,077 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA	$33,618 lower in-state tuition	33% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt Arcata, CA	$33,450 lower in-state tuition	36% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State Polytechnic University Pomona Pomona, CA	$33,920 lower in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Dominguez Hills Carson, CA	$34,251 lower in-state tuition	31% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Monterey Bay Seaside, CA	$33,921 lower in-state tuition	35% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA	$33,610 lower in-state tuition	32% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Channel Islands Camarillo, CA	$34,541 lower in-state tuition	33% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Stanislaus Turlock, CA	$33,454 lower in-state tuition	36% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA	$33,607 lower in-state tuition	32% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA	$31,756 lower in-state tuition	33% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with California Private Colleges

Compare with California Private Colleges for Vanguard University of Southern California
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA	$2,758 higher in-state tuition	26% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California Baptist University Riverside, CA	$472 lower in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of La Verne La Verne, CA	$7,770 higher in-state tuition	9% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Concordia University Irvine Irvine, CA	$1,780 higher in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA	$16,103 higher in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA	$5,040 lower in-state tuition	2% higher acceptance rate	Compare
La Sierra University Riverside, CA	$3,990 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Pacific Union College Angwin, CA	$4,527 lower in-state tuition	15% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Simpson University Redding, CA	$1,992 lower in-state tuition	24% higher acceptance rate	Compare
The King's University Southlake, TX	$29,220 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
William Jessup University Rocklin, CA	$4,550 lower in-state tuition	31% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA	$14,462 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Hope International University Fullerton, CA	$3,650 lower in-state tuition	29% lower acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Public Colleges

Compare with Regional Public Colleges for Vanguard University of Southern California
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV	$31,952 lower in-state tuition	34% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Private Colleges

Compare with Regional Private Colleges for Vanguard University of Southern California
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ	$6,602 lower in-state tuition	9% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ottawa University Surprise Surprise, Arizona	$5,820 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with National Colleges

Compare with National Colleges for Vanguard University of Southern California
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL	$11,800 lower in-state tuition	19% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC	$22,200 lower in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Carthage College Kenosha, WI	$2,950 lower in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Brigham Young University Hawaii Laie, HI	$35,070 lower in-state tuition	15% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Hardin Simmons University Abilene, TX	$8,740 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Presbyterian College Clinton, SC	$3,210 higher in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Dillard University New Orleans, LA	$17,782 lower in-state tuition	20% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Maryville College Maryville, TN	$2,416 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Wartburg College Waverly, IA	$15,450 lower in-state tuition	14% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Columbia International University Columbia, SC	$13,800 lower in-state tuition	32% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Carson Newman University Jefferson City, TN	$7,000 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Shorter University Rome, GA	$17,070 lower in-state tuition	34% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Marietta College Marietta, OH	$2,048 lower in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Rosemont College Rosemont, PA	$17,855 lower in-state tuition	14% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Linfield University McMinnville, OR	$9,150 higher in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA	$14,908 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA	$1,578 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX	$13,160 lower in-state tuition	11% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Monmouth College Monmouth, IL	$3,222 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA	$7,648 lower in-state tuition	14% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Quincy University Quincy, IL	$4,560 lower in-state tuition	11% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Lyon College Batesville, AR	$10,700 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN	$10,500 lower in-state tuition	20% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA	$21,434 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Randolph College Lynchburg, VA	$11,390 lower in-state tuition	32% higher acceptance rate	Compare
McPherson College McPherson, KS	$4,390 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO	$11,134 lower in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Brenau University Gainesville, GA	$7,673 lower in-state tuition	26% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA	$3,398 lower in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC	$11,900 lower in-state tuition	38% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Boston Baptist College Boston, MA	$27,396 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Brescia University Owensboro, KY	$10,150 lower in-state tuition	27% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Mid Atlantic Christian University Elizabeth City, NC	$24,420 lower in-state tuition	0% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX	$16,320 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Baptist University of Florida Graceville, FL	$26,700 lower in-state tuition	26% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Boise Bible College Boise, ID	$29,898 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA	$500 lower in-state tuition	6% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA	$21,430 lower in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare

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Last updated: August 2026