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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Stanislaus is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 2,256 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Stanislaus ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Stanislaus than Vanguard University of Southern California ($7,555 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 10.6% lower than costs at California State University Stanislaus ($10,290 vs. $11,382)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California State University Stanislaus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 198.2% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($28,914 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus .
- Accepted freshman CSU Stanislaus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 CSU Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than California State University Stanislaus (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California State University Stanislaus earn on average $2,700 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,200)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/