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This
article will outline a few factors to consider
when you compare the price of the same online
degree program offered by different schools.
Let review them one by one:
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee is the amount the school charges
to take a course. At some programs tuition is
the only cost. Other programs add technology
and other miscellaneous costs. When getting
the price of an online degree programs. You
need to check with the admission department
on their tuition fees, are the fees purely the
cost of the courses or it includes other costs
and any other hidden cost that may incur other
than the said costs. After know all the details
of the courses' prices, you can compare the
price of the online degree program offered by
different online universities.
Campus Residencies
The same online degree program from different
online universities may have different course
requirement. Some online degree programs are
offered 100% online, whereas, others require
campus residencies. Factor in the cost of attending
these physical residencies to your total cost
of your selected online degree program before
making your pricing comparison.
Financial Aid Package
The online university may charge slightly higher
fee on their tuition but it comes with an attractive
financial aid package. Some online universities
may help you find loans, generally the stafford
loans, Sally Mae, or other
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