Rush vs West Coast University-Ontario
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Rush UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campusWest Coast University-OntarioOntario, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at West Coast University-Ontario: $102,672, against $75,194 at Rush.
- Median debt is lower at Rush: $21,988, against $32,946 at West Coast University-Ontario.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Chicago, IL
Ontario, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,782
2,647
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
39%
First-year retention
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$49,590
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$45,911
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$46,861
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$50,048
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$53,706
Median debt
$21,988
$32,946
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,194
$102,672
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.