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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Aurora, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 5,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | aurora.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $27,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $19,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,337 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Aurora University | ||
| 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Aurora University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Aurora University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Aurora University ($38,000.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($19,350 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 20.1% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,290 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Aurora University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 45.8% larger than aid received Aurora University ($28,914 vs. $19,830)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Aurora University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Aurora University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aurora University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Aurora University (990) is 15 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Aurora University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Aurora University? 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 Aurora University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Aurora University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $300 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($22,337 vs. $25,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/