Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Concordia University-Irvine USF UC Davis California Baptist University HIU University of Redlands San Jose State Cal State Fullerton La Sierra University SCU Biola University Azusa Pacific Online University| Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $38,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 2,256 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Vanguard University of Southern California ($53,732.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Saint Marys College of California ($24,279 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 59.4% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($10,290 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Vanguard University of Southern California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 35.4% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($39,139 vs. $28,914)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 149 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $23,600 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and Saint Marys College of California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and Saint Marys College of California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California 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/