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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | West Coast University Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | North Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,742 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $45,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $5,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 86% |
Admission |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $344 |
Diversity |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than West Coast University-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 2,620 students)
CSU vs. West Coast University-Los Angeles Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or West Coast University-Los Angeles?
- West Coast University Los Angeles is 505.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at West Coast University-Los Angeles than California State University Chico ($34,742.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than West Coast University-Los Angeles ($15,517 vs. $45,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Los Angeles are 51.7% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,030 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Coast University Los Angeles than California State University Chico (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 60.9% larger than aid received West Coast University Los Angeles ($9,162 vs. $5,695)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or West Coast University-Los Angeles? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Los Angeles or CSU .
CSU vs. West Coast University-Los Angeles Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or West Coast University-Los Angeles? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Coast University-Los Angeles and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than West Coast University Los Angeles (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $6,300 more per year than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $16,332 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates. ($17,000 vs. $33,332)
- CSU graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates. ($175 vs. $344)
- More West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/