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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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 Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 2,178 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($39,500.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Delaware Valley University ($24,279 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 44.3% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,290 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 1.7% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($28,914 vs. $28,430)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 19 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Delaware Valley University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is the same as at Delaware Valley University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $100 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $43,100)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/