Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in California
Christian colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in California7 schools
7 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in California.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit- 57% graduate
- 44% receive Pell Grants
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
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| California Baptist University | $26,285 | $26,063 | $61,504 | 62% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | $21,241 | $22,000 | $59,541 | 57% |
| Fresno Pacific University | $13,630 | $23,146 | $58,896 | 50% |
| Hope International University | $29,310 | $23,000 | $49,697 | 49% |
| Life Pacific University | $20,898 | $22,395 | $43,299 | 40% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.