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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lenoir-Rhyne 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($43,000.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($21,843 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 25.4% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($10,290 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($35,641 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Lenoir Rhyne University (990) is 15 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $1,200 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/