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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or St. Ambrose University ?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 10.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Saint Ambrose University ($38,000.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($23,359 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 16.5% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,290 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 13.5% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($28,914 vs. $25,476)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 75 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,764)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/