College comparison

Lincoln Memorial University 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	Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN	Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA
Acceptance rateVanguard University of Southern California is more selective	63%	62%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1210	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,572	1,933
Avg net price	$20,406	$21,241
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Harrogate, TN	Costa Mesa, CA

Quick answers

Is Lincoln Memorial University or Vanguard University of Southern California harder to get into?

Vanguard University of Southern California is more selective: Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and Vanguard University of Southern California's is approximately 62% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Lincoln Memorial University vs Vanguard University of Southern California?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1210 at Lincoln Memorial University 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.