Hello, I’d like to return to school to receive my BA degree online. I already have an associate degree from a B&M school where I majored in General Education. I’m interested in changing careers to a corporate trainer and grant writer.
Because I want to attend a traditional university with bachelor degrees that can be offered completely online I’ve applied/was accepted to the following colleges:
1) DePaul University majoring in Bachelor of Arts with an Individualized Focus
2) Antioch University majoring in Human Services Administration
They both have their pros and cons:
Antioch University
Pros: Looks like a great program, inexpensive
Con: Not well known, doesn’t have scholarships except for FASA and loans. They came under some fire a couple of years ago from what I read somewhere and is rebuilding their rep.
DePaul University
Pros: Well-known school, will set you up with an advisor in your chosen field of study, gives all online learners an annual scholarship for $3000 on top of that you can do FASA and loans.
Cons: EXPENSIVE, the only program you can take completely online is the School of New Learning for adults so you won’t get a degree in like Accounting I don’t think you get something that’s like a professional degree but I’m double checking on that.
Does anyone have any experience with either school? What do you think?
Hi there,
Thanks for your question!
It’s very tricky to decide which school is perfect for you but we can definitely help.
Since both of these school’s hold Regional Accreditation we’ll skip this factor and move on to the next.
First, consider cost. DePaul’s BA will run you $58,300 for the entire degree including fees. Antioch could be as much as $40K cheaper!
There are outside sources of scholarship if you decide to go with DePaul and GetEducated offers a free $1,000 scholarship twice yearly for online students.
The second factor to consider is student reviews. DePaul University’s Bachelor of Arts with an Individualized Focus receives both really great reviews and not so great reviews from verified students and alumni. (Click through to read them!)
You can also read reputation reviews from the public and employers to get a feel for the program better.
Unfortunately, we do not have the exact Antioch University degree you are considering in our database but you can read other reviews about other majors by clicking thorough to each program here. While not specific to your exact program you will be able to get a feel for the structure, teaching style, and other school characteristics from real students.
Many prospective students find these reviews to provide an invaluable “peek” inside life as a student at these schools and it may make your decision much easier.
Finally, consider where previous graduates are now working. A quick search on LinkedIn can connect you with grads of both schools and you can message them with any specific questions you may have about student life and the reputation of each.
SEE: How Employer’s View Online Degrees
All the best,
Kayleigh
GetEducated.com