CSULB and West Coast

[Nevertooold93]

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Hey guys!

I'm in a bit of a pickle and need help deciding between two potential schools.

I fell in love with WCU's facilities and faculty during my interview at the end of January, but the fact that they are not yet accredited (but still a possibility that they could be) is making me feel anxious and I should accept a program that is accredited (such as CSULB).

However, I have not seen (in real life or in pictures) CSULB DPT buildings. I loved that WCU had windows EVERYWHERE (felt so open and not enclosed) and is what was a turn off for me when I interviewed at University of the Pacific in Stockton. I am afraid that if I go to a school (such as CSULB) and find that I do not like the classroom atmosphere, I will not do well (I know that sounds weird). Has anyone gone to CSULB's open house and toured the campus since I was not able to attend being OOS.

I feel so stressed right now. It's cheaper to go to WCU, but the cost of living is crazy in LA.
I have less than a week to decide 🙁

On a side note, I do have to put down a deposit for WCU, but none for CSULB .... would that steer you in a certain direction?

 

[DPThopeful176]

When did you hear back from WCU?

 

[gotapples123]

Hey guys!

I'm in a bit of a pickle and need help deciding between two potential schools.

I fell in love with WCU's facilities and faculty during my interview at the end of January, but the fact that they are not yet accredited (but still a possibility that they could be) is making me feel anxious and I should accept a program that is accredited (such as CSULB).

However, I have not seen (in real life or in pictures) CSULB DPT buildings. I loved that WCU had windows EVERYWHERE (felt so open and not enclosed) and is what was a turn off for me when I interviewed at University of the Pacific in Stockton. I am afraid that if I go to a school (such as CSULB) and find that I do not like the classroom atmosphere, I will not do well (I know that sounds weird). Has anyone gone to CSULB's open house and toured the campus since I was not able to attend being OOS.

I feel so stressed right now. It's cheaper to go to WCU, but the cost of living is crazy in LA.
I have less than a week to decide 🙁

On a side note, I do have to put down a deposit for WCU, but none for CSULB .... would that steer you in a certain direction?

Long beach is great! Went there for Undergrad. The Buildings are normal. The amount of windows is normal compared to the West Coast one. You do not have to worry about getting distracted

 

[Nevertooold93]

When did you hear back from WCU?

Heard back a couple of days ago. Last Friday I believe

 

[PathforwardtoDPT]

CSULB's DPT students spend most of their time in two buildings. One has classrooms that mostly have no windows and the larger classroom that students use has windows but students don't face it.

 

[bearcrumbs]

Hey guys!
It's cheaper to go to WCU, but the cost of living is crazy in LA.
I have less than a week to decide 🙁

Whhhatt? Is that correct? I thought WCU's tuition was in the $116k range and CSULB is around $77k due to the state tuition.

 

[Nevertooold93]

Whhhatt? Is that correct? I thought WCU's tuition was in the $116k range and CSULB is around $77k due to the state tuition.

I saw a breakdown on some site for PT schools that broke down tuition as a whole ... Los Angeles was more expensive to live in than Long Beach.
I am out of state too so it's more expensive if the tuition differs 🙁

WCU is on left and CSULB on right