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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | 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 | $16,702 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | 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 Fullerton is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 2,256 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton ($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 Fullerton than Vanguard University of Southern California ($7,925 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 62.3% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($10,290 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Fullerton (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 214.5% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($28,914 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at California State University Fullerton (1024) is 49 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Cal State Fullerton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Fullerton (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California State University Fullerton earn on average $5,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/