| Concordia University-Irvine vs. Vanguard University of Southern California |
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|---|---|---|
#36 in Federal Region IX Universities #67 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region IX Universities #45 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$43,480 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$41,700 |
| cheaper$8,895 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,853 |
| Less$24,605 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,454 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier65.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter62.44% |
| Lower11.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,658 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,246 |
| Smaller1,544 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,960 |
| Larger2,114 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller286 |
| Larger1,429 | Online Student Population | Smaller393 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,016) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,045) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,760) |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 460 | Number of faculty | 198 |
| Lower$72,859 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,450 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.