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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $238 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,026 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Louisiana College?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 94% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Louisiana College ($38,000.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($14,566 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 34.6% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($7,646 vs. $10,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 111.8% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($28,914 vs. $13,650)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 6 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Louisiana 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 Louisiana College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Louisiana College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,200)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $1,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($23,027 vs. $25,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College 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/