Asbury vs Vanguard University of Southern California
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Asbury UniversityWilmore, KYCatholic life on campusVanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Asbury has the higher graduation rate: 65% against 57% at Vanguard University of Southern California.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Vanguard University of Southern California: $59,541, against $42,368 at Asbury.
- Median debt is lower at Vanguard University of Southern California: $22,000, against $24,028 at Asbury.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Wilmore, KY
Costa Mesa, CA
Setting
Town
City
Students
1,942
2,219
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
63%
62%
Graduation rate
65%
57%
First-year retention
83%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,401
$21,241
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,455
$17,225
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,280
$18,462
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,724
$18,976
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,296
$24,117
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,958
$27,684
Median debt
$24,028
$22,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,368
$59,541
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Asbury University · Vanguard University of Southern California