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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Northwest 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,014 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Northwest University?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Northwest University ($38,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($23,722 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 1.5% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($10,140 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 28.6% larger than aid received Northwest University ($28,914 vs. $22,486)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Northwest University (996) is 21 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Northwest University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Northwest University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California earn on average $1,800 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($21,532 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/