| Loyola Marymount vs. Vanguard University of Southern California |
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|---|---|---|
#75 in National Universities #25 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region IX Universities #45 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,867 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$41,700 |
| expensive$23,172 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,853 |
| Less$23,059 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,454 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,350 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter45.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier62.44% |
| Lower14.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,179 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,246 |
| Larger7,273 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,960 |
| Larger2,906 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller286 |
| Larger568 | Online Student Population | Smaller393 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher79% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Higher89% | 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: 3,681) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,045) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,760) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,191 | Number of faculty | 198 |
| Higher$123,996 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,450 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.