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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 2,256 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 93.9% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Tuskegee University ($38,000.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Tuskegee University ($24,279 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 4.5% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,844 vs. $10,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 356.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($28,914 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 20 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Tuskegee University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $2,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,900)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $7,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,122)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/