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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 930/1200 | ||
| 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 | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Milikin | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,807 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Milikin than Vanguard University of Southern California ($40,740.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,492 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 24.7% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,290 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Millikin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($30,528 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 94 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Milikin? 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 Milikin and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/