Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Olivet Nazarene's yield is 5 pts higher than Vanguard University of Southern California's
Yield rate - 2
Olivet Nazarene admits 56% vs. 62% at Vanguard University of Southern California
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Olivet NazareneSelective
- Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Olivet NazareneTest-optional
- Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaTest-blind
How they read a record
Olivet Nazarene
GPA and the high school record are required.
Vanguard University of Southern California
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Olivet Nazarene | Vanguard University of Southern California |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why