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Overview |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 2,256 students)
Biola University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Biola University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Biola University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($44,382.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Biola University ($24,279 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 2.3% lower than costs at Biola University ($10,290 vs. $10,522)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Vanguard University of Southern California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 9% larger than aid received Biola University ($28,914 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Vanguard University of Southern California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanguard University of Southern California or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 140 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Vanguard University of Southern California? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vanguard University of Southern California and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,200)
- Biola University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/