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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 813 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or KWC?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 26.5% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($38,000.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($20,735 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 8.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,290 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 44.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($28,914 vs. $20,036)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 73 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or KWC? 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 KWC and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $4,700 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/