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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | IWU | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or IWU?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 28% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Indiana Wesleyan University ($38,000.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($21,755 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 2.4% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,050 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 43.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,914 vs. $20,194)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 111 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or IWU? 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 IWU and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,200)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/