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Overview |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 100% |
Admission |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 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 |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UCSB | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | 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
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 2,256 students)
UCSB vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 228.6% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at UCSB than Vanguard University of Southern California ($41,636.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than Vanguard University of Southern California ($16,874 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 64.1% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($10,290 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of California Santa Barbara (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 41.8% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($28,914 vs. $20,389)
UCSB vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB 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 UCSB .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 273 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB 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 UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $15,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,200)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $8,549 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($16,451 vs. $25,000)
- UCSB graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UCSB 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/