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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $233 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at JU than Vanguard University of Southern California ($43,520.00 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 JU ($24,279 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 55.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,290 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($31,988 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than JU (57.7%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or JU? 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 JU and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Jacksonville University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $43,200)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/