Online College and University Reviews

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit university that provides more than 200 online degree programs. Some popular areas of study at SNHU include accounting and finance, business, art and design, engineering, and health, among others. The school delivers online courses through Brightspace, a D2L learning management system.

As a nonprofit institution, SNHU strives to offer affordable tuition. To further lower the cost, students can transfer up to 90 toward their bachelor’s and 12 toward their master’s degree. Active duty service members and their spouses are also eligible for discounts of up to 30%. Additional options include financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance. As for services SHNU provides, online students can access academic support and advising, career services, an online library and bookstore, a wellness center, and virtual events.

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, for-profit institution affiliated with the Christian faith, where online students can earn degrees at a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate level. Major range from digital design to accounting to business administration and beyond. GCU uses a learning management system called Halo Learn to allow remote students to complete their coursework 100% virtually.

Financial aid and various scholarship opportunities are available to GCU online students. The school also allows credit transfers, including up to a total of 30 credits from alternative transfer credit options. Additionally, remote learners at GCU receive access to technical support and student services counselors who can provide guidance throughout their time at GCU.

Western Governors University (WGU) is a private university offering a wide selection of online programs, including certificates and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in majors related to business, education, information technology, and health and nursing. Online students and WGU use Blackboard, a learning management system, to access lectures, assignments, and class discussions.

WGU offers financial aid and a variety of scholarships. The school can also assist students applying for state grants. Another option to reduce education expenses is through an employer’s tuition reimbursement program. Often, students can also transfer credits from their accredited associate or bachelor’s degree. Online student services available at WGU include career services, counseling, well-being services, academic coaching, and a library.

Columbia Southern University (CSU) is a private, for-profit institution. It offers exclusively online programs in all degree levels and a wide selection of majors, including business, criminal justice, emergency services, health, information technology, and many others. Students use the Blackboard learning management system, which allows them to complete online classes at their own pace.

To save on costs, CSU students can qualify for financial aid, and the school offers several scholarships. Plus, the school partners with employers for tuition assistance. There’s also an option to transfer previously earned college credits to reduce the cost of a degree. Finally, CSU offers access to a range of resources, including career services, a virtual math and writing center, academic advising, and student support specialists.

Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) is a public, nonprofit institution providing online undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in a wide variety of majors. Some examples include human resource management, computer science, marketing, project management, and information technology, among others. Online students complete coursework asynchronously through Canvas, the school’s learning management system.

Since CSU is a nonprofit institution, students can expect affordable and accessible education. Financial aid is available along with grants, scholarships, and military discounts. Students can also transfer up to 90 credits, including alternative credit options. CSU Global also provides access to services such as virtual tutoring and career coaching.

ECPI University Online (ECPI) is a private, for-profit institution that provides online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. Some of the examples of programs available to remote learners include degrees in mechanical engineering technology, cybersecurity, and healthcare administration, among others. Students can complete courses asynchronously and synchronously through the learning management system Canvas.

ECPI online students can apply for financial assistance, such as scholarships, veterans and military benefits, and an employer partnership program. Further, they can get up to 75% of the credits required for their degree through credit transfers and for experiences in the workplace, in the military, or as a volunteer. As for student support, remote learners can use career services, military and veterans services, and an online library.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a public university offering online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. UTA is known for its healthcare and education master's programs, such as public health, nursing, and special education. Students use Canvas, a learning management system, to complete their coursework online, which can be either synchronous or asynchronous.

Financial aid and scholarships are available to eligible students, including unique programs covering 100% of tuition for qualified students. Additionally, courses taken at another regionally accredited college or university may be approved for transfer credits. Remote learners also have access to technical support, counseling and psychological services, and an online library.

Saint Leo University Online is a Catholic, private, and nonprofit institution offering more than 75 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs in majors like computer science, health care administration, applied theology, sociology, software engineering, and others. Students complete coursework through the Desire2Learn learning management system.

According to the information available on the school’s website, 98% of students receive some form of financial aid. Saint Leo also offers tuition assistance and funding to military members and veterans. Online student support services Saint Leo offers include student advising, counseling and prevention services, career services, and opportunities for remote students to interact with each other remotely.

Lamar University is a public institution offering several online certificate and degree programs in majors related to nursing, education, business, health science, and political science. Remote learners use the Blackboard learning management system to access course materials, assignments, and interactive modules. This allows online students to take courses on a flexible schedule.

The school offers pay-by-the-course options and comparatively affordable tuition. Students can also take advantage of financial aid, scholarships, and grants. Additionally, Lamar University assists students using eligible education benefits for veterans. Student services available to remote learners include online advising, tutoring, technical support, and access to a library system.