12-30-2016, 01:07 PM
You have to do the math between choosing a cheap community college and refund to pay for SL/books versus WGU alone. Keep in mind that IMHO, SL is going to be faster and easier. You also need to come up with the money for the CompTIA exam without financial aid if you skip CC or figure out a cheaper way to get admitted.
You'll need this link for transfer courses to get an idea of how much SL is going to cost. Look at the SL partner page for WGU as well. Make sure you use all SL cost minimization strategies like using the best coupon codes (each code only works once) and renting/buying older editions of the textbook.
I think WGU is better for you. TESU is better for those already in IT wanting an HR checkbox who are typically not eligible for financial aid outside of unsubsidized loans. You probably need in-depth training and certs to get that first job. I think a TESU BA CS grad with no IT experience may end up unemployed. The CS major at TESU is really light.
You'll need this link for transfer courses to get an idea of how much SL is going to cost. Look at the SL partner page for WGU as well. Make sure you use all SL cost minimization strategies like using the best coupon codes (each code only works once) and renting/buying older editions of the textbook.
I think WGU is better for you. TESU is better for those already in IT wanting an HR checkbox who are typically not eligible for financial aid outside of unsubsidized loans. You probably need in-depth training and certs to get that first job. I think a TESU BA CS grad with no IT experience may end up unemployed. The CS major at TESU is really light.
TESU BA CS and Math (graduated December 2016)
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