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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Curry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 2,052 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Curry College?
- Curry College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Curry College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($42,440.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Curry College ($24,279 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 65.5% lower than costs at Curry College ($10,290 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($29,402 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 34 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Curry College? 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 Curry College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Curry College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/