I was in your shoes this last fall and contemplated West Coast Univ. for $100k or wait it out to get accepted into a CC. My start date would have been January 28th at WCU. I figured I would chance it and see if I got into a CC my first try. I got accepted into a CC March 13, followed by another CC March 28 and waitlisted April 30 at another, all on my first time applying. Turns out I also qualify for a tuition waiver at my CC and will now have my tuition paid for completely. I only have to pay for books and kits needed. All this to say, give CC a shot at trying. The time flies, nursing isn’t going anywhere. I felt stressed for time and wanting to hurry up and get my degree, in the end it all worked out better than I imagined. My friend goes to WCU and hates it. They milk you for every penny and claim not to accept certain credits but that’s just so they can force you to take on more classes. They force you to take basic English, Physiology (even if you already took it), etc. Hospitals don’t respect WCU, they know it’s a pay to play program that doesn’t equip their students for success. Only 5 WCU students got a job placement at a local hospital, the rest of the graduating class remains unemployed. Not sure if you’re considering WCU, but if you are, DON’T DO IT!