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Overview |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
OBU | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 7% | ||
Campus |
OBU | 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 OBU based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 24.6% more expensive to attend than OBU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Ouachita Baptist University ($38,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($21,677 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 16.9% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($8,800 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist 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 30.4% larger than aid received Ouachita Baptist University ($28,914 vs. $22,181)
OBU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU 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 OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 145 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming OBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,200)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- OBU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/