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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Rome, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 1,515 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #872 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $22,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $22,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $13,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $20,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 871 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1290 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | Shorter | ||
| 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,515 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Shorter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or Shorter?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 69.8% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than Shorter University ($38,000.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Vanguard University of Southern California ($13,490 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 9.5% lower than costs at Vanguard University of Southern California ($9,400 vs. $10,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as Shorter University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 44.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($28,914 vs. $20,057)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Shorter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or Shorter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 6 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. Shorter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or Shorter? 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 Shorter and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than Shorter University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/