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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,378 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or AU?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 2.2% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Averett University ($39,250.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than AU ($20,273 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 20.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,790 vs. $13,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 9.8% larger than aid received Averett University ($29,955 vs. $27,274)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 62 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AU (3.07)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than AU (47.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or AU? 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 AU and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Averett University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,200)
- Averett University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Averett University and Vanguard University of Southern California 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 AU 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/