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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $156 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or CSU Channel Islands?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Channel Islands ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Vanguard University of Southern California ($13,540 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 58.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,290 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 207.2% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($28,914 vs. $9,412)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Channel Islands (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $2,900 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $9,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,183 vs. $25,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($156 vs. $258)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/