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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $280 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,863 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Concordia University-Texas?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Texas for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Concordia University Texas ($38,000.00 vs. $34,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Concordia University-Texas ($24,279 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 33% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,290 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 17.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Texas ($28,914 vs. $24,594)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 23 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Concordia University Texas (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $2,900 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,174)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/