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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $25,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $32,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 1,834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 998 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 648 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Centenary College of Louisiana is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Centenary College of Louisiana than Vanguard University of Southern California ($40,000.00 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 Centenary College of Louisiana ($20,273 vs. $25,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 33.1% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($10,790 vs. $14,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary College of Louisiana students is 8.5% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($32,506 vs. $29,955)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 139 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary College of Louisiana students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (54.4%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Centenary College of Louisiana? 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 Centenary College of Louisiana and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Centenary College of Louisiana is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $9,300 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary College of Louisiana graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Centenary College of Louisiana 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/