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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #971 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or CAU?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 73.1% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Clark Atlanta University ($38,000.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than CAU ($24,279 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 6.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,290 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 206.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($28,914 vs. $9,431)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 125 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than CAU (56.3%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or CAU? 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 CAU and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Clark Atlanta University (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $4,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,400)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/