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Overview |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 2,256 students)
California Baptist University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 5.7% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Baptist University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Baptist University ($24,279 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 8.9% lower than costs at California Baptist University ($10,290 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 27.1% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($28,914 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 15 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
California Baptist University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Baptist University is the same as at Vanguard University of Southern California (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Baptist University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/