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Los Angeles Pacific University vs Vanguard University of Southern California

Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) and Vanguard University of Southern California (Vanguard) are two distinct institutions offering unique educational experiences. LAPU, a private Christian university, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, making it a welcoming option for students from diverse backgrounds. In contrast, Vanguard, also a private Christian university, has a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. Both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with LAPU excelling in fields like Business, Psychology, and Education, while Vanguard is renowned for its programs in Business, Psychology, and the Natural Sciences. While LAPU's student body is predominantly female, Vanguard's student population is more evenly balanced between genders. Additionally, LAPU has a higher graduation rate (65%) compared to Vanguard's 58%. To help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more.
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Los Angeles Pacific University

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Vanguard University of Southern California

Overview

Location San Dimas, California Costa Mesa, California
Campus setting Suburb: Large City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Non Traditional Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 100.0% 75.0%
Common app member No No
Religious affiliation Undenominational Protestant

Admission

Acceptance rate Open Admission 69.0%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $45
Graduate: $45
SAT range N/A 980 - 1200
ACT range N/A 19 - 25
Students submitting SAT score 12.0%
Students submitting ACT score 5.0%
Total number of applicants 2,917
Total number of admissions given out 2,013
Admitted students who chose to enroll 500
Yield rate 24.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) Not required N/A
High school GPA N/A Required
Recommendation letters N/A Not required
High school transcript N/A Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) N/A Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $31,080 $60,800
Average net price $20,487 $20,427
Tuition $10,800 $37,000
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,588
Meal plan: $5,430
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 83.0%
Average amount $8,388 		100.0%
Average amount $27,535
Students receiving federal student loan 83.0%
Average amount $6,634 		95.0%
Average amount $5,626
Students taking out private loans 0.0%
Average amount $0 		3.0%
Average amount $15,362

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,738
Men 18.7% Women 81.3% 		1,975
Men 31.5% Women 68.5%
Graduate students 271
Men 23.6% Women 76.4% 		293
Men 31.4% Women 68.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Moderate
Out-of-state students 6.5% N/A
International students N/A 0.2%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity N/A 1,049
First year students are required to live on campus? N/A No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California Nevada Texas N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Liberal Arts
  • Psychology
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 22:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 31.6% 61.5%
Dropout rate 47.4% 37.7%
Transferred out 15.8% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10) N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $116,679
  • Year 3: $134,779
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,857
  • Year 2: $91,300
  • Year 3: $89,882
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $60,756
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,112
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $47,596
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,217
  • Year 2: $40,697
  • Year 3: $45,892
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $34,348
  • Year 3: $42,899
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,413
  • Year 2: $33,043
  • Year 3: $39,397
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $29,685
  • Year 3: $37,493
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $35,701
Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $35,495

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