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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,032 students vs. 2,256 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 13% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Fresno Pacific University ($38,000.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($15,255 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 11.4% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,238 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Vanguard University of Southern California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 7.1% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($28,914 vs. $26,985)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University 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 Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Fresno Pacific University (988) is 13 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Fresno Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific University 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Fresno Pacific University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fresno Pacific University earn on average $400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,200)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/