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Overview |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | 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 | $16,035 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 2,256 students)
CSUDH vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than CSUDH 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 Dominguez Hills ($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 Dominguez Hills than Vanguard University of Southern California ($5,068 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 55.8% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($10,290 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 194.5% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($28,914 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH 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 CSUDH .
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
CSUDH vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $3,600 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $11,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($13,962 vs. $25,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/