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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Salem 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 469 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Salem College?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Salem College ($38,000.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($18,354 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 19.5% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,290 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($30,048 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 144 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Salem 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 Salem College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Salem College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $8,200 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/