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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | 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 | $15,402 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | Oct 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | 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 East Bay is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 2,256 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay 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 East Bay ($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 East Bay than Vanguard University of Southern California ($11,464 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 49.7% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($10,290 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University East Bay (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 233.9% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($28,914 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay 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 State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Cal State East Bay (3.2)
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay 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 State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University East Bay (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $12,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $8,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($16,332 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($168 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/