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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | 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 | $14,932 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 Long Beach | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | 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 Long Beach is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 2,256 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach ($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 Long Beach than Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,346 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 45.1% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($10,290 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Long Beach (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 205.1% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($28,914 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at California State University Long Beach (1056) is 81 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Cal State Long Beach students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) 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 Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach 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 Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Long Beach (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Long Beach earn on average $7,900 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Long Beach 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 Long Beach graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Cal State Long Beach 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/