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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 768 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Goshen College?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Goshen College ($38,000.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Vanguard University of Southern California ($19,267 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 7.9% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,290 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Goshen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 0.7% larger than aid received Goshen College ($28,914 vs. $28,700)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 84 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Goshen 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 Goshen College and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $2,800 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $4,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($20,101 vs. $25,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/