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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,354 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Nichols?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Nichols College ($39,250.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Nichols ($20,273 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 38.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,790 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Nichols College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 21.2% larger than aid received Nichols College ($29,955 vs. $24,720)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Nichols College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/