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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | la.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,388 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,388 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,217 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,717 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,604 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,405 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,822 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 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 |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's College | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount St. Mary's College is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,440 students vs. 2,256 students)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's College or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Mount St. Mary's College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($45,388.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($45,388.00 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 Mount St. Mary's College ($24,279 vs. $28,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 28.4% lower than costs at Mount St. Mary's College ($10,290 vs. $13,217)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St. Mary's College as Vanguard University of Southern California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St. Mary's College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($33,604 vs. $28,914)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's College 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 Mount St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 60 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's College (915)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mount St. Mary's College (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Mount St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Mount St. Mary's College vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's College 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 Mount St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Mount St. Mary's College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St. Mary's College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and Mount St. Mary's College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and Mount St. Mary's College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/