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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Franklin Pierce 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,663 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($39,055.00 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 Franklin Pierce University ($24,279 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 48.7% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,290 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($32,056 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 32 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Franklin Pierce University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $1,900 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,300)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/