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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 21% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,615 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or MidlandU?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 1.3% more expensive to attend than MidlandU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Midland University ($38,000.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($22,377 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 2.2% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,066 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 6.9% larger than aid received Midland University ($28,914 vs. $27,057)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 13 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Midland University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $300 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,900)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/