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UC Riverside UCSB UC Davis Cal Poly San Jose State UC Merced San Diego State UCI UCSD SCU Cal State Long Beach USF| University of California Santa Cruz | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Santa Cruz, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,478 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsc.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,185 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,975 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,202 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,912 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 30,926 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,959 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCSC | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UCSC | 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
- University of California Santa Cruz is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (19,478 students vs. 2,256 students)
UCSC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSC or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 228.6% more expensive to attend than UCSC for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UCSC than Vanguard University of Southern California ($41,636.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Cruz than Vanguard University of Southern California ($17,975 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 76.7% lower than costs at University of California Santa Cruz ($10,290 vs. $18,185)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of California Santa Cruz (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 36.4% larger than aid received University of California Santa Cruz ($28,914 vs. $21,202)
UCSC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSC 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 UCSC .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Cruz (1201) is 226 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming UCSC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman UCSC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than UCSC (46.9%)
UCSC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSC 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 UCSC.
- The graduation rate at UCSC is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Cruz earn on average $7,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,200)
- University of California Santa Cruz students graduate with a $5,041 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($19,959 vs. $25,000)
- UCSC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More UCSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/