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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Central College | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,169 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Central College?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 91.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Central College ($38,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($23,303 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 5.5% lower than costs at Central College ($10,290 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 162.9% larger than aid received Central College ($28,914 vs. $10,999)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 93 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Central College? 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 Central College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/