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Overview |
California State University-Fresno | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,999 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csufresno.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Fresno | 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 | $11,080 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,507 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
California State University-Fresno | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,551 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 17,703 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
California State University-Fresno | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Fresno | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
California State University-Fresno | 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 | 21% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California State University-Fresno | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Fresno | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Fresno is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 2,256 students)
California State University-Fresno vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Fresno or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than California State University-Fresno 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 Fresno ($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 Fresno than Vanguard University of Southern California ($7,507 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 7.7% lower than costs at California State University Fresno ($10,290 vs. $11,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Fresno (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 190.1% larger than aid received California State University Fresno ($28,914 vs. $9,968)
California State University-Fresno vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Fresno 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 University-Fresno .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 78 points higher than at California State University-Fresno (897)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at California State University-Fresno (19)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at California State University-Fresno (3.12)
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
California State University-Fresno vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Fresno 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 University-Fresno.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Fresno (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Fresno earn on average $3,300 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Fresno students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- California State University-Fresno graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Fresno students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/