Help me choose a Doctoral program

[ArielB74]

I would lean towards the University of Southern Maine, too. Have you considered the University of the Cumberlands PhD in Leadership Studies? It accepts 18 transfer credits and costs $415 per credit. Classes are 7/8 weeks long each, and textbooks are included. They also have a DBA program, but it costs $549 per credit. Both programs require 66 credits, but you can transfer 18 credits.

https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/g...ip-studies
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/g...ration-dba

The cost is definitely attractive, however, not sure about the quality or reputation of the school.  I've read mixed things on here and the sister forum about it. Some positives and some negatives.  Several people over there who started at this school but didn't finish, as well.

Most people back out during the dissertation phase. Overall, the school is pretty good and has a good reputation. It is private but does offer low tuition, which can be compared to a state school. I don't see any issues like some of the for-profit colleges and universities. I follow the Facebook page for this school's doctoral program, and I read a lot of good things.

The other problem with it is that it's a Christian college, which is an issue for me.  Same issue with Liberty, which is unfortunate because they have a lot of good online programs.