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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| California State University Los Angeles | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | 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 | $17,998 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 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 | Jan 19, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | 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 Los Angeles is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 2,256 students)
Cal State LA vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA 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 Los Angeles ($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 Los Angeles than Vanguard University of Southern California ($5,801 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 74.9% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($10,290 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Los Angeles (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 165.1% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($28,914 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA 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 LA .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 101 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Cal State LA vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA 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 LA.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Los Angeles (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Los Angeles earn on average $3,700 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $12,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($12,920 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($133 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/