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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,765 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or HSU?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 23.8% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Hardin Simmons University ($38,000.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($22,636 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 3.1% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,980 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 27.4% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($28,914 vs. $22,695)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 55 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or HSU? 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 HSU and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Hardin Simmons University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/