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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 30% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $442 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | SCI-Arc | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 507 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or SCI-Arc?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at SCI-Arc than Vanguard University of Southern California ($49,490.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Vanguard University of Southern California ($19,041 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 30.6% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($10,290 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Southern California Institute of Architecture (100% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 50% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($43,364 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 141 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman SCI-Arc students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than SCI-Arc (59.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at SCI-Arc is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $3,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,750)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($258 vs. $442)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/