Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing vs West Coast University-Orange County

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing and West Coast University-Orange County, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to aspiring healthcare professionals. Saint Francis, a private Catholic college, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. West Coast University, a private, for-profit institution, maintains a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 67%. Both colleges offer a range of nursing programs, with Saint Francis specializing in traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and accelerated BSN tracks, while West Coast University provides a broader selection of nursing degrees, including Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding tuition fees, faculty-to-student ratios, graduation rates, and student demographics, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and career goals.

	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing	West Coast University-Orange County
Overview
Location	Peoria, Illinois	Anaheim, 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 and Graduate
Students retention rate		92.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	95.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		43
Total number of admissions given out		41
Admitted students who chose to enroll		17
Yield rate		41.5%
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		$39,979
Average net price		$24,624
Tuition		$21,451
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		25.0% Average amount $9,052
Students receiving federal student loan		83.0% Average amount $6,575
Students taking out private loans		25.0% Average amount $32,062

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	274 Men 15.7% Women 84.3%	2,971 Men 21.8% Women 78.2%
Graduate students	157 Men 12.1% Women 87.9%	1,331 Men 17.7% Women 82.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	0.0%
International students	N/A	0.0%
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 Business
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	50.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	50.0%
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 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

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