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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Piedmont 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 Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,843 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Piedmont College?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Piedmont College ($38,000.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($18,792 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 12.4% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,290 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Piedmont College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 20.1% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($28,914 vs. $24,065)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 20 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Piedmont 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 Piedmont College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Piedmont College (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $2,200 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/