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Overview |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 20, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
HIU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 10.1% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Hope International University ($38,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than HIU ($24,279 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 26.8% lower than costs at Hope International University ($10,290 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International 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 25.3% larger than aid received Hope International University ($28,914 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU 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 HIU .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 65 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Hope International University (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $3,500 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,700)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/