Chamberlain as a bargin on tuition.

[clep3705]

There is a very narrow set of circumstances where Chamberlain (nursing part of DeVry) is very competitively priced. Specifically, if a nurse with an MSN in nursing informatics wants to obtain a DNP online, Chamberlain is either the least expensive or second least expensive.

There aren't very many online nursing informatics programs. Most people will not be able to find such a program and pay in-state tuition because there aren't any public programs in their state. When comparing Chamberlain to out-of-state tuition, it comes out favorably. Private non-profits charge from $765 - $1,420.60 per semester hour. Public universities charge out of state tuition from $700 - $1,453 per semester hour. Chamberlain charges $750 per semester hour.

Why pay $750 instead of $700? Chamberlain only requires 30 hours post-MSN. Other schools require from 30-60 hours. Some schools require students to be on campus once per semester. When you look at total costs, Chamberlain is least expensive or close to it.

The point is not about a nursing informatics DNP. Instead, the point is that all generalizations (such as for profit schools costing more) are false, including this one. Tuition bargains can come from unexpected sources.

[sanantone]

In general, public universities are cheaper for residents. Sometimes, they're even cheaper for non-residents when they charge online students in-state rates. For-profits have argued that their tuition rates are competitive with the out-of-state rates of public universities such as University of Texas - Austin. But in all honesty, you're getting a lot more for your money at UT Austin than Devry or UoP. The most expensive schools in the country tend to be private non-profits. The top ranked ones usually have generous financial aid packages allowing their students to graduate with less debt than for-profit and even public school students. Then, there are those lesser-known private schools that charge outrageous tuition rates, don't offer many scholarships or grants, and have little prestige. These tend to be liberal arts colleges where most of the students graduate with degrees that aren't very marketable such as Medieval Art History.