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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % 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 | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,523 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Vanguard University of Southern California ($46,278.00 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 Randolph-Macon ($20,273 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 35.6% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,790 vs. $14,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 8% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($32,348 vs. $29,955)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 123 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/