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Overview |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,000 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calpoly.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,449 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,774 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 17,885 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.4% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,666 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal Poly | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal Poly | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (22,000 students vs. 2,256 students)
Cal Poly vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal Poly or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Cal Poly for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo than Vanguard University of Southern California ($19,184 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 59.9% lower than costs at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($10,290 vs. $16,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 187.3% larger than aid received California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($28,914 vs. $10,065)
Cal Poly vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly .
- The average SAT score at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (1259) is 284 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Cal Poly students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Cal Poly students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Cal Poly (30.4%)
Cal Poly vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly.
- The graduation rate at Cal Poly is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn on average $26,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($69,400 vs. $43,200)
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo students graduate with a $6,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($18,666 vs. $25,000)
- Cal Poly graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Cal Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/