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Overview |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of La Verne is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 2,256 students)
La Verne vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- University of La Verne is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at La Verne than Vanguard University of Southern California ($45,850.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than La Verne ($24,279 vs. $25,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 47.5% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($10,290 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of La Verne (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 18.4% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($34,244 vs. $28,914)
La Verne vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne 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 La Verne .
- The average SAT score at University of La Verne (1034) is 59 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming La Verne students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than La Verne (73.5%)
La Verne vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of La Verne earn on average $8,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and La Verne graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and La Verne graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/