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Overview |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,256 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vanguard.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,279 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,914 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,778 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 2,079 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Vanguard University of Southern California | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 2,130 students)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanguard University of Southern California or University of Mount Union?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 13.8% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than University of Mount Union ($38,000.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Vanguard University of Southern California ($23,259 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,290 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 28.7% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($28,914 vs. $22,459)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanguard University of Southern California or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Vanguard University of Southern California .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 103 points higher than at Vanguard University of Southern California (975)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
Vanguard University of Southern California vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanguard University of Southern California or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Vanguard University of Southern California.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,000 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union 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 Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/