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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 2,219 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Capital University?
- Capital University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Capital University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($41,298.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Capital University ($20,273 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 24.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,790 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($31,567 vs. $29,955)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 158 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/