04-07-2017, 01:56 PM
This is going to be a very good COSC vs TESU debate thread. Either would be a good choice... Here's the breakdown for the brain.
COSC - FEMA credits free and the SL Partnership/Scholarship, Charter Oak State College & StraighterLine - Degree Savings Partnership | StraighterLine
But they have 30 credits that are required to be upper level, and it's harder to find those courses (meaning it'll be more $$$)
TESU - SL Partnership but no scholarship option, Study.com has affiliate pricing if you take courses with them (I don't think COSC does)
They require only 18 credits that are upper level and it's easier to find those courses that will fit the requirements (cheaper too!)
My suggestion is to apply to TESU/WGU (since WGU is free application month again) and even Excelsior to see if they take the BOMI.
Excelsior also has a BSPS/BSBA, do you have any industry certs? COSC, Excelsior and WGU do take them, TESU not so easy.
If you are going to be taking courses at Straighterline, Excelsior has partnership pricing as well to drop that pricing down.
The Big 3 will be essentially the same in price, but with TESU edging COSC/Excelsior due to the fact of lesser UL and known courses to transfer.
WGU is not far behind if you have the time to send in your transcripts, they can do a quick evaluation and see who would be better.
COSC - FEMA credits free and the SL Partnership/Scholarship, Charter Oak State College & StraighterLine - Degree Savings Partnership | StraighterLine
But they have 30 credits that are required to be upper level, and it's harder to find those courses (meaning it'll be more $$$)
TESU - SL Partnership but no scholarship option, Study.com has affiliate pricing if you take courses with them (I don't think COSC does)
They require only 18 credits that are upper level and it's easier to find those courses that will fit the requirements (cheaper too!)
My suggestion is to apply to TESU/WGU (since WGU is free application month again) and even Excelsior to see if they take the BOMI.
Excelsior also has a BSPS/BSBA, do you have any industry certs? COSC, Excelsior and WGU do take them, TESU not so easy.
If you are going to be taking courses at Straighterline, Excelsior has partnership pricing as well to drop that pricing down.
The Big 3 will be essentially the same in price, but with TESU edging COSC/Excelsior due to the fact of lesser UL and known courses to transfer.
WGU is not far behind if you have the time to send in your transcripts, they can do a quick evaluation and see who would be better.
Study.com Offer https://bit.ly/3RTJ3I9
UPI Study https://www.upistudy.com/?ref=f6bc41
Pre-Med Online, MSc Biomedical Sciences (Starting Jan 2026)
In Progress: UoPeople BS Health Science
Completed: UMPI BAS & MAOL (2025)
TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)
UPI Study https://www.upistudy.com/?ref=f6bc41
Pre-Med Online, MSc Biomedical Sciences (Starting Jan 2026)
In Progress: UoPeople BS Health Science
Completed: UMPI BAS & MAOL (2025)
TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)


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