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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- California College of the Arts is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Vanguard University of Southern California ($53,856.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than California College of the Arts ($24,279 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 93.9% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,290 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 4.9% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($28,914 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Vanguard University of Southern California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanguard University of Southern California or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
California College of the Arts vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Vanguard University of Southern California? 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 Vanguard University of Southern California and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California College of the Arts (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $300 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts 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/