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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Peter's University is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Vanguard University of Southern California ($38,790.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($11,996 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 66.3% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,290 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Vanguard University of Southern California ($35,256 vs. $28,914)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 57 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Saint Peter's University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,200)
- Saint Peter's University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Peter's University and Vanguard University of Southern California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/