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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Bay Path 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Bay Path University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Bay Path University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Bay Path University ($38,000.00 vs. $35,781.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($18,502 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 24.4% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,290 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 3.6% larger than aid received Bay Path University ($28,914 vs. $27,913)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Bay Path University has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Bay Path 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 Bay Path University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $300 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,200)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($24,011 vs. $25,000)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/