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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| 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 Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,596 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lubbock Christian University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Lubbock Christian University ($38,000.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lubbock Christian University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($23,551 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 18% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($8,724 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 96.1% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($28,914 vs. $14,745)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lubbock Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lubbock Christian University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 43 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Lubbock Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lubbock Christian University? 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 Lubbock Christian University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Lubbock Christian University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,200)
- Lubbock Christian University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lubbock Christian University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lubbock Christian University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/