Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing vs West Coast University-Los Angeles

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing and West Coast University-Los Angeles, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to aspiring healthcare professionals. Saint Francis, with its lower acceptance rate and focus on nursing programs, fosters a close-knit community among its predominantly female student body. West Coast University, on the other hand, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a diverse range of programs, including nursing, healthcare administration, and psychology, catering to a more gender-balanced student population. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, their unique characteristics may appeal to different individuals seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career in the healthcare field. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing	West Coast University-Los Angeles
Overview
Location	Peoria, Illinois	North Hollywood, California
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (For Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		63.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	92.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		39
Total number of admissions given out		36
Admitted students who chose to enroll		18
Yield rate		50.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$54,791
Average net price		$43,647
Tuition		$34,060
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		50.0% Average amount $5,233
Students receiving federal student loan		75.0% Average amount $5,474
Students taking out private loans		13.0% Average amount $26,596

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	274 Men 15.7% Women 84.3%	2,581 Men 20.6% Women 79.4%
Graduate students	157 Men 12.1% Women 87.9%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.0%
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	78	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	83.3%
Dropout rate	N/A	16.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,642 Year 2: $95,517 Year 3: $105,906 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,788 Year 2: $59,674 Year 3: $57,783	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $110,302 Year 2: $108,331 Year 3: $94,530 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $80,831 Year 2: $82,415 Year 3: $89,318 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,871 Year 2: $74,845 Year 3: $80,041 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,503 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $74,135 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,666 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $70,599 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $76,380 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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