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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Iona College | ||
| 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
- Iona College is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Iona College?
- Iona College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Iona College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($42,128.00 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 Iona College ($24,279 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 72.4% lower than costs at Iona College ($10,290 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Iona College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 2.3% larger than aid received Iona College ($28,914 vs. $28,273)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Iona College (1005) is 30 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Iona College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Iona College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Iona College? 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 Iona College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,047)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/