by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Vanguard degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Vanguard measures up.
Vanguard is ranked #1,734 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within California, it ranks #152 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Vanguard offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Nursing | #6 of 15 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #183 of 205 |
| Business Administration / Management | #195 of 457 |
| Organizational Leadership | #195 of 457 |
| Marketing | #312 of 534 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #312 of 534 |
| Registered Nursing | #457 of 966 |
| General Psychology | #478 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #478 of 1,068 |
| Health Professions | #586 of 1,275 |
Read the full Vanguard value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Vanguard University of Southern California is ranked #69 out of #346 in California for quality and #152 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Vanguard financial aid page to be sure.
Vanguard University of Southern California is ranked #1,734 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Vanguard University of Southern California is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Vanguard costs about $23,155. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $92,618 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $53,133 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,241 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,155 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $92,618 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Vanguard net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Vanguard costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Vanguard degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $212,532 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,618 | #1,734 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,964 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $212,532 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,618 | #152 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,964 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Vanguard shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,906 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,528 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,411 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,543 |
| Over $110K | $27,190 |
About 94% of Vanguard undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,940 per year. Get more details on the Vanguard financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Vanguard cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.