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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,219 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,790 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,273 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,955 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,422 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 2,214 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 734 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Ripon College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($50,400.00 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 Ripon College ($20,273 vs. $22,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 5.9% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,190 vs. $10,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($38,989 vs. $29,955)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 130 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College 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/