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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lindenwood University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 99% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Lindenwood University ($38,000.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($18,016 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 0.9% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,200 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 82.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($28,914 vs. $15,840)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 68 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Lindenwood University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $900 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/