Los Angeles, CA · Costa Mesa, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Vanguard University of Southern California | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 64.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $48,132 | $39,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $48,132 | $39,950 |
| Average Net Price | $17,317 | $13,496 |
| Graduation Rate | 53.0% | 56.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Mount Saint Mary's University accepts 68.7% of applicants. Vanguard University of Southern California accepts 64.7%. Mount Saint Mary's University's tuition is $48,132. Vanguard University of Southern California's is $39,950. Vanguard University of Southern California is cheaper. Mount Saint Mary's University graduates 53% of students in 6 years. Vanguard University of Southern California graduates 56%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Vanguard University of Southern California. It accepts 64.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Vanguard University of Southern California has lower published tuition: $39,950 versus $48,132. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Vanguard University of Southern California: 56% of students finish in 6 years. Mount Saint Mary's University is at 53%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.