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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Immaculata University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Immaculata University ($38,000.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Immaculata University ($24,279 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 22.6% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($10,290 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 83.6% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($28,914 vs. $15,749)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is the same at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is the same as at Immaculata University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/