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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,848 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $10,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,898 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,441 | $29,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,775 | 3,422 | ||
| Admitted | 33,737 | 2,214 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 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 State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (26,848 students vs. 2,219 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 583.6% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($39,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than Vanguard University of Southern California ($11,898 vs. $20,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 51.3% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($10,790 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 186.9% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($29,955 vs. $10,441)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (1066) is 91 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $12,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $43,200)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/