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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $6,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $6,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $9,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $17,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $4,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 1,270 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 37.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 985/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $90 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 2,219 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or BYUH?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 509.7% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 509.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($39,250.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Vanguard University of Southern California ($17,887 vs. $20,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 8.8% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,916 vs. $10,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 532.9% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($29,955 vs. $4,733)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 123 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman BYUH students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than BYUH (37.9%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $5,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $16,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($8,759 vs. $25,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/