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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 1,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $40,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $40,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $9,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $24,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $28,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 2,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 1,922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,690 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($40,648.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($40,648.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($20,273 vs. $24,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 8.1% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,982 vs. $10,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 4.3% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($29,955 vs. $28,719)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 146 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,200)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/