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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-San Marcos UC Merced Cal State Long Beach| California State University Sacramento | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,172 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $10,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,183 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,503 | $29,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,994 | 3,422 | ||
| Admitted | 24,336 | 2,214 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Sacramento State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 2,219 students)
Sacramento State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 583.6% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Sacramento ($39,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Sacramento than Vanguard University of Southern California ($11,183 vs. $20,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 50.9% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($10,790 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Sacramento (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 160.4% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($29,955 vs. $11,503)
Sacramento State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 27 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Sacramento State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Sacramento (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $7,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,750 vs. $25,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($162 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/