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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 809/1209 | ||
| 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 | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $238 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Greenville University | ||
| 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 Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,088 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Greenville University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Greenville University ($38,000.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($20,718 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 7% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,614 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 27.6% larger than aid received Greenville University ($28,914 vs. $22,664)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 47 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Greenville University 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 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Greenville 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 Greenville University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Greenville University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $2,900 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($23,100 vs. $25,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/