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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Graceville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | baptistcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $11,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $11,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $5,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $9,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 38 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 35 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 71.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 930/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | The Baptist College of Florida | ||
| 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 The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 410 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. The Baptist College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or The Baptist College of Florida?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 229% more expensive to attend than The Baptist College of Florida for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than The Baptist College of Florida ($38,000.00 vs. $11,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,430 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 102.5% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($5,082 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as The Baptist College of Florida (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 211.3% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($28,914 vs. $9,289)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. The Baptist College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or The Baptist College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Baptist College of Florida or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 29 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. The Baptist College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or The Baptist College of Florida? 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 The Baptist College of Florida and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $6,600 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $4,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($20,104 vs. $25,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Baptist College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/