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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1130 | ||
| 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 | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Baker | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 2,105 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Baker?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Baker University ($38,000.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($23,957 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 9% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,440 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Baker University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 24.1% larger than aid received Baker University ($28,914 vs. $23,294)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 73 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Baker? 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 Baker and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is the same as at Baker University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $43,200)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($24,999 vs. $25,000)
- Baker University and Vanguard University of Southern California 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 Baker 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/