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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,366 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Waynesburg College?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Waynesburg University ($38,000.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($22,281 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 17.8% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($10,290 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 65.6% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($28,914 vs. $17,464)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 44 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/