College comparison

Southern California Institute of Technology vs Vanguard University of Southern California

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA	Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA
Acceptance rateVanguard University of Southern California is more selective	74%	62%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	508	1,933
Avg net price	$33,392	$21,241
Median earnings (10 yr)Vanguard University of Southern California reports higher median earnings	$53,598	$59,541
Graduation rate	74%	57%
Median debt	$10,798	$22,000
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	test-required	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Southern California Institute of Technology or Vanguard University of Southern California harder to get into?

Vanguard University of Southern California is more selective: Southern California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Vanguard University of Southern California's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern California Institute of Technology vs Vanguard University of Southern California?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Southern California Institute of Technology and — at Vanguard University of Southern California. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.