Western vs SCUHS

[PAontheway123]

Western: cheaper tuition (by 23k), 2x class size, established program (1990), 24 months 

SCUHS: High tuition (113k), smaller program (50 students), developing program (2015), 28 months 

Was wondering if anyone had any experience with either school that they would like to share

[RoxieDarling]

I went to Western U and have a colleague that went to SCUHS. Both of us have the same job, same pay and both of us came out of school well prepared.  If you got into both, go with your gut and where you think you'd best fit in. Both schools will make you a qualified and competent provider.

[PRheePA]

Graduated WesternU 2017. Currently doing temporary proctoring/instructing for physical exam/labs at SCUHS PA program.

WesternU was really great when I attended it 5 years ago. Faculty has changed quite a bit since then so I think you'd get a better feel for the program talking to a recent alumn or current student. WesternU has a bigger class size so you should expect some independence in terms of figuring out answers for yourselves before 90+ students bombarding one professor with questions. I did not mind the independence and thought curriculum was solid.

SCUHS is newer, but I have been impressed with the students' knowledge base and skills so far. Granted, I've only been with them for 3 weeks, but the PA students incorporate some of their classes with the chiropractic students so that they have a more versatile set of physical exam skills. They have been learning exactly what I learned at WesternU.

All in all, I'd say with two equal programs, you should go with the cheaper option. If you prefer a smaller class size and feel you could use the extra guidance and help associated with a smaller group, go with SCUHS.