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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $12,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $23,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $9,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 2,972 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 28% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BAC | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,650 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or BAC?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 101.3% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Belmont Abbey College ($39,250.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than BAC ($20,273 vs. $23,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 11.7% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,790 vs. $12,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 229.2% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($29,955 vs. $9,098)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 46 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or BAC? 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 BAC and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Belmont Abbey College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $1,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,900)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/