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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Carthage?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Carthage College ($38,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Carthage ($24,279 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 22.9% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,290 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 40.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($28,914 vs. $20,535)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 170 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/