TESU BACS v.s. SNHU BSCS

[npvn2]

Thanks so much for your prompt reply!

1) From your information, it seems to me that there's no reason to choose SNHU, as choosing TESU is more advantageous in most things.

2) I've reviewed the requirements of a couple of master CS programs I'm interested in, and the general pattern seems to be:

• A minimum GPA
  
• A specific programming language (e.g. C, Java,...)
  
• Math (calculus, probability,...)
  
• Other CS-related subjects:  data structures and algorithms, computer organization, operating systems,...
  

My observation is that, like you mentioned, some requirements of MSCS programs might not be satisfied by TESU's curriculum. For example, if an MSCS program requires knowledge in C++ and probability, then TESU cannot satisfy that as those two subjects aren't in their curriculum.

Some more questions:

2a) By "More specific requirements can be worked around", do you mean when some required subjects cannot be satisfied by TESU's curriculum, I can take extra courses from other universities to make up for them?

2b) Regarding the minimum GPA, I'm still quite confused. My TESU GPA will be determined by the number of subjects I study with them (since transferred credits are not taken into account when calculating GPA). Does this mean I need to make sure I study enough subjects from TESU in order for my GPA to really have value? To put it another way, let's say I only study 6 credits with TESU, will the GPA earned solely from those 6 credits enough to satisfy the minimum GPA requirement of MSCS programs, or will they also look at the grades of the CS subjects I study externally?

2c) When it comes to satisfying MSCS requirements, I'm having the impression that RA credits have more value than non-RA credits. For example, for Calculus, it is better to be fulfilled via a RA source such as TESU or ASU, rather than Study.com or Saylor. Is my thinking correct?