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Overview |
CSU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | 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 | $15,212 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | 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 | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 University Chico is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 2,256 students)
CSU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than CSU 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 State University Chico ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Vanguard University of Southern California ($15,517 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 47.8% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,290 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 215.6% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($28,914 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 28 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
CSU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $9,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/