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Overview |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 107,563 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,162 | $10,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,239 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,308 | $29,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,978 | 3,422 | ||
| Admitted | 28,960 | 2,214 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1058/1175 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
GCU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GCU | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (107,563 students vs. 2,219 students)
GCU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 137.9% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Grand Canyon University ($39,250.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than GCU ($20,273 vs. $22,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 3.4% lower than costs at Grand Canyon University ($10,790 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 221.8% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($29,955 vs. $9,308)
GCU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU 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 GCU .
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than GCU (60.4%)
GCU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU 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 GCU.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Grand Canyon University (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,200)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- GCU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/