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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Monmouth, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | monmouthcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $42,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $42,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $34,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,818 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1010/1210 | ||
| 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 | Monmouth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Monmouth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 767 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Monmouth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Monmouth College?
- Monmouth College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Monmouth College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($42,064.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($20,237 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 3.9% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,290 vs. $10,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Monmouth College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($34,351 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Monmouth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Monmouth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 95 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Monmouth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Monmouth 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 Monmouth College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/