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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 2,256 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Humboldt State University ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($14,325 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 21.9% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($10,290 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Humboldt State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 212.2% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($28,914 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State 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 Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 15 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Humboldt State University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Humboldt State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $4,200 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/