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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| San Diego State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $258 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Diego State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 2,256 students)
San Diego State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than San Diego State University ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($13,017 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 91.6% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($10,290 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 191.1% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($28,914 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State 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 San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 155 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State 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 San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $43,200)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $9,651 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,349 vs. $25,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($158 vs. $258)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/