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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or CSUMB?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Monterey Bay than Vanguard University of Southern California ($11,435 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 58% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,290 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 232.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($28,914 vs. $8,702)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $2,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSUMB 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/