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UCI California Baptist University La Verne Biola University HIU Cal State Fullerton Saint Marys College of California La Sierra University Azusa Pacific Online University UC Riverside GCU PLNU| Concordia University Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 2,256 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Concordia University Irvine is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Vanguard University of Southern California ($39,330.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Concordia University-Irvine ($24,279 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 24.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,290 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Vanguard University of Southern California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 17.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($28,914 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 54 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Concordia University Irvine (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $5,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/