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Overview |
San Jose State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose 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 | $18,568 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
San Jose State | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
San Jose 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 Jose State University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 2,256 students)
San Jose State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose State University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($14,219 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 80.4% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($10,290 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than San Jose State University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 213.9% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($28,914 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose 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 Jose State .
- The average SAT score at San Jose State University (1055) is 80 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming San Jose State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman San Jose State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
San Jose State vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose 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 Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than San Jose State University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $43,200)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/