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Overview |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 4,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $21,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $9,027 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $27,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $7,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 67% |
Admission |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $344 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than West Coast University-Orange County based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 4,475 students)
CSUDH vs. West Coast University-Orange County Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or West Coast University-Orange County?
- West Coast University Orange County is 277% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($21,646.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at West Coast University-Orange County than California State University Dominguez Hills ($21,646.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than West Coast University-Orange County ($5,068 vs. $27,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Orange County are 77.6% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($9,027 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than West Coast University Orange County (90% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 26.5% larger than aid received West Coast University Orange County ($9,819 vs. $7,762)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or West Coast University-Orange County? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Orange County or CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. West Coast University-Orange County Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or West Coast University-Orange County? 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-Orange County and CSUDH.
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $700 more per year than West Coast University-Orange County graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $19,370 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Orange County graduates. ($13,962 vs. $33,332)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Orange County graduates. ($144 vs. $344)
- More West Coast University-Orange County graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/