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Overview |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Pitzer | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Pitzer College is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Pitzer than Vanguard University of Southern California ($60,282.00 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 Pitzer ($24,279 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 92.9% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,290 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($39,594 vs. $28,914)
Pitzer vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,200)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($164 vs. $258)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/