Top 10 Best Value Private Colleges and Universities (SAT, bachelor, masters degree)

[The Dissenter]

Parents and Colleges

1. Park University

The 2,000-strong undergraduate student body represents 50 states and 100 countries, and the school prides itself on its diversity and global outlook. Tuition for full-time undergraduates is a fraction of other private institutions, and average class size and student-to-faculty ratio are low.

As someone who attends Park's online program I can attest they are a true bang-for-the-buck school.

[Burghgirl17]

The problem with this list is that outside of Howard University, most employers have never heard of these schools.

[charolastra00]

Originally Posted by Burghgirl17

The problem with this list is that outside of Howard University, most employers have never heard of these schools.

This. I can't see wasting any money on a school that no one has heard of and has mediocre admissions criteria.

Howard and, to a lesser extent, Hampton are the only schools with any name recognition.

[flyers29]

Originally Posted by charolastra00

This. I can't see wasting any money on a school that no one has heard of and has mediocre admissions criteria.

Howard and, to a lesser extent, Hampton are the only schools with any name recognition.

Agreed. Low price doesn't necessarily equate to value.

[calispartan]

Never heard about any of them except Howard.

[LexusNexus]

Who cares if anybody has ever "heard" of the schools? Everyone has heard of a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. They have heard of a Masters degree too. These schools are places that have value because they provide a means for people to further their education beyond HS. ANY school that is accredited and provides a vehicle for students to be challenged and further their education is good IMO.

I say to anyone considering any of these schools, if they fit your circumstances and budget, by all means attend the school. I have a cousin who attended Roosevelt in Chicago and earned her Masters degree. She's now Principal at a school in Los Angeles and very happy. She is very happy with the education she received at Roosevelt.

[calispartan]

No need for the attitude, but going to a school that people have heard of makes sense cause it can determine how much one makes ALEXUS.

[Burghgirl17]

Originally Posted by Alexus

Who cares if anybody has ever "heard" of the schools? Everyone has heard of a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree.

There's a big difference in a B.A. from Joe's College 'O Knowledge and Harvard University.

It makes a difference to someone looking to hire you or a grad school you're looking to get into.

[The Dissenter]

Originally Posted by Burghgirl17

There's a big difference in a B.A. from Joe's College 'O Knowledge and Harvard University.

It makes a difference to someone looking to hire you or a grad school you're looking to get into.

And there is a big difference between Park University and the University of Phoenix or Strayer University.

[NYCAnalyst]

Originally Posted by Alanboy395

And there is a big difference between Park University and the University of Phoenix or Strayer University.

Lol no there isn't. The requirements for Park are to have 2 of the following

• High School GPA of 2.0
• Rank in top 50% of class
• ACT >= 20 or SAT >= 950

If you graduate HS with a 3.0 (B average), you get in no matter what. C'mon dude, it's also an online school. And take a look at your status - still looking for work? I'm sure the Harvard boys are having a much easier time finding it.

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