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Overview |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | San Dimas, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lifepacific.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,240 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,240 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,395 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,737 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 137 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.7% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,530 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $258 |
Diversity |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Life Pacific College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Life Pacific 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 Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 500 students)
Life Pacific College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life Pacific College or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 108.3% more expensive to attend than Life Pacific College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Life Pacific College ($38,000.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Life Pacific College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($22,395 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Life Pacific College are 1.9% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,100 vs. $10,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Life Pacific College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 196.9% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($28,914 vs. $9,737)
Life Pacific College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life Pacific 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 Life Pacific College .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 74 points higher than at Life Pacific College (901)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Life Pacific College (18)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Life Pacific College (2.91)
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Life Pacific College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life Pacific 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 Life Pacific College.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Life Pacific College (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $11,200 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,000)
- Life Pacific College students graduate with a $4,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($20,530 vs. $25,000)
- Life Pacific College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/