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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,490 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Randolph-Macon than Vanguard University of Southern California ($44,930.00 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 Randolph-Macon ($24,279 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 31.3% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($10,290 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($30,787 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 123 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/