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Overview |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
DUofC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Dominican University of California is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at DUofC than Vanguard University of Southern California ($48,606.00 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 DUofC ($24,279 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 50.5% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($10,290 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 68.2% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($28,914 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 79 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
DUofC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $15,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/