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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or UNLV?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 365.7% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($38,000.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Vanguard University of Southern California ($13,159 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($10,290 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of Nevada Las Vegas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 355.6% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($28,914 vs. $6,346)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Las Vegas (1007) is 32 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming UNLV students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $4,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $43,200)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $5,982 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($19,018 vs. $25,000)
- UNLV graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/