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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 869 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,150 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,150 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,922 | $10,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,642 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,303 | $29,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,581 | 3,422 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 2,214 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1011/1211 | 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 |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | 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 Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 869 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $27,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Huntingdon College ($39,250.00 vs. $27,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Huntingdon College ($20,273 vs. $22,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 1.2% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,790 vs. $10,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College as Vanguard University of Southern California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 73.1% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($29,955 vs. $17,303)
Huntingdon College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 17 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Huntingdon College has a higher acceptance rate (70.8%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Huntingdon College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Huntingdon College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $800 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,400)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,477)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/