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HELP! deciding on school - lawqueen04 - 02-27-2025
Hello,
I have been reading the forum for years and hoping to finalize my degree but have not been able to for various reasons. I originally began college at a nice private school that is well known in the Northeast. I withdrew and moved back with my family. I attended local community college and received various credits.
Soooo now here we are today and education online is so much better than the early 2000's.
I have about 67 college credits and was also thinking of completing some Sophia courses and CLEP exams. The major I am interested in is Psychology or Criminal Justice- quickest. Once I have a degree I can qualify for a raise.
I have my eye on 2 choices:
William Woods University- $170 per credit thanks to my union. They accept a max of 70 community college credits and 90 from 4 year/testing/alternative. I will be able to utilize Sophia credits to fill in what I am missing. I anticipate I could finish the 11 classes (33 credits) I think I will need in 2 semesters for a cost of ~$5,600.
Boston College- Woods College has an affordable (for private school) option that can be completed online. They don't accept Sophia courses but based on what I have already completed in college, a preliminary evaluation showed I would received enough credits for the maximum transfer. I would have to complete 60 more. The courses are 4 credits each- so 15 classes. They also have a cap on classes. You can only complete 3 per semester/4 per summer so it will also take longer- 4 semesters for a cost of ~$40,000 or $30,000 if I receive a scholarship.
Being that it would essentially be the same degree, just one with prestige and one regular, which would you choose? I also work for public service so I could make use of the PSFL for the larger tuition amount.
I am not sure which one to go with. I would love to be an alumni and carry Boston College but would it be worth the extra time and money?
Please help!!