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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 13% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Linfield | ||
| 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 Linfield based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,754 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Linfield than Vanguard University of Southern California ($46,700.00 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 Linfield ($24,279 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 32.2% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,290 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($29,744 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 86 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,200)
- Linfield University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Linfield University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/