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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Bridgeport, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 3,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | bridgeport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $32,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $32,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $16,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $28,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $25,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 3,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 935/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Bridgeport | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Bridgeport | ||
| 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
- University of Bridgeport is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,988 students vs. 2,256 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. University of Bridgeport Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or University of Bridgeport?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 15.6% more expensive to attend than University of Bridgeport for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of Bridgeport ($38,000.00 vs. $32,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of Bridgeport ($24,279 vs. $28,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 58.9% lower than costs at University of Bridgeport ($10,290 vs. $16,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as University of Bridgeport (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of Bridgeport ($28,914 vs. $25,886)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. University of Bridgeport Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or University of Bridgeport? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Bridgeport or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at Vanguard University of Southern California (975) is 49 points higher than at University of Bridgeport (926)
- Incoming Vanguard University of Southern California students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at University of Bridgeport (21)
- Accepted freshman Vanguard University of Southern California students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Bridgeport (3.04)
- University of Bridgeport has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. University of Bridgeport Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or University of Bridgeport? 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 University of Bridgeport and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is higher than University of Bridgeport (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Bridgeport earn on average $2,300 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Bridgeport graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Bridgeport students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/