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Overview |
Sonoma State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Rohnert Park, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,637 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sonoma.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sonoma State University | 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 | $14,926 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,507 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,287 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Sonoma State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,806 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 10,158 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sonoma State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sonoma State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sonoma State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Sonoma State University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Sonoma State University | 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
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 2,256 students)
Sonoma State University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sonoma State University or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($15,507 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 45.1% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($10,290 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Sonoma State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 296.8% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($28,914 vs. $7,287)
Sonoma State University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University .
- The average SAT score at Sonoma State University (996) is 21 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Sonoma State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Sonoma State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Sonoma State University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sonoma State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,200)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Sonoma State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/