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Overview |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,191 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,191 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,471 | $10,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,799 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,423 | $29,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,323 | 3,422 | ||
| Admitted | 562 | 2,214 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $258 |
Diversity |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
PUC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 938 students)
PUC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 14.8% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $34,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Pacific Union College ($39,250.00 vs. $34,191.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than PUC ($20,273 vs. $22,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 13.9% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,471 vs. $10,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union 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 22.7% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($29,955 vs. $24,423)
PUC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 9 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than PUC (42.5%)
PUC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Pacific Union College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($258 vs. $310)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/