WGU BSCS or Pierpont->UMPI->MS

[swellguy]

If I take some CS related transfer credits at SDC and use some from Sophia in my transfers for the pierpont and UMPI elective sections
and considering that I also have a few years of work experience, is that likely to be enough for OMSCS admissions?

If you're that interested in OMSCS, then you're committed to a multi-year process, and it's already outside of your budget, so why not expand the budget a bit more and go for the WGU BSCS that you've been preparing for? Even though I'm a Pierpont grad, I recommend against it in your situation. It's just a distraction that will add time to your ultimate goal. Focus on what you want and go for it!

That's a fair point, my main interest is either a BSCS or a tech-related MS.
If the time and money spent for the MS isn't that much higher over the BSCS path then I'd prefer that.

The OMSCS is outside of the budget range I defined but I am open to opening it up since I would plan on working while doing the OMSCS degree(to be fair I didn't mention this).
Some of the questions are trying to understand what is possible, like is it possible to get into OMSCS with a Pierpont->UMPI path?
Since UMPI will likely be cheaper for me to do than WGU, if it is possible to go from UMPI->OSMSCS then it would be more cost effective and possibly faster?

I understand the costs are idealized:
costs:
WGU BSCS 1 term cost = ~$4000
WGU MSITM or MSCSIA 1 term cost = ~$4645
UMPI 1 sessions = ~$1400
OMSCS  = ~$6-7k

1. I'd just do BSCS at WGU full time to finish in 1 term since I've spent a lot of time prepping for it then just be done for now.
2. Full time UMPI while trying to align course transcript with courses OSMCS would prefer and then apply to OSMCS and work while doing the degree.
3. I've also considered doing the MS at WGU instead for the time efficiency even though it's not CS and less name brand


so basically,
A.WGU BS + OMSCS = $10,000
B.WGU BS + WGU MS = $8645
C.UMPI+OMSCS=$8400
D.UMPI+WGU MS = $6045
E.WGU BSCS = $4000

After listing out the options, I realize that I'm splitting hairs at this point over $2-3k.
but I think I prefer options C->D->E and I don't think I'd do options A and B.

I really appreciate all the responses though as it's also helping me reflect on what I want.