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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB California State University-Northridge| San Francisco State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Francisco State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,282 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfsu.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Francisco 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 | $17,955 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,267 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,830 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
San Francisco State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,932 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 28,195 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 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 Francisco State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Francisco State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
San Francisco State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
San Francisco State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
San Francisco 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 Francisco State University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 2,256 students)
San Francisco State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Francisco State or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco State University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($13,267 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 74.5% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($10,290 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than San Francisco State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 194.1% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($28,914 vs. $9,830)
San Francisco State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Francisco 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 Francisco State .
- The average SAT score at San Francisco State University (979) is 4 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming San Francisco State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman San Francisco State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
San Francisco State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Francisco 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 Francisco State.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than San Francisco State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $43,200)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,000)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/