UMPI vs Walden

[booklovingirl]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know the price and time comparison between a BA in Business Administration from UMPI vs Walden. 

Assume 90 credits to transfer in mostly from Sophia, SDC, SL, and a few CC credits.

I had already calculated I could do UMPI in two, possibly three sessions.  But I've seen/heard Walden has a similar type program.

Any thoughts pro or con?  I'm just looking for a general ballpark.

Thanks!

[rachel83az]

Unless something has changed recently, Walden only allows 50% transfer for its degrees from ACE sources while a further 25% may come from RA sources. If you don't already have at least 30 semester credits, that already significantly increases the cost of Walden. https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Co...d_Programs

We have many students who are currently or who have relatively recently graduated from UMPI. I don't think that we have any undergrad Walden grads at the moment. As a result, you'll be able to get much more info about UMPI than Walden right now.

[ss20ts]

Walden isn't even an option in my state. There's an issue with their finances and they can't offer degrees to residents of NY. Maybe other states as well.

[bjcheung77]

It's hard to say, it all depends on the amount of work each degree offering provides. For UMPI, it's 7 weeks/term for $1400. Walden is 3 months for $2250. If it takes you 2 terms, it's $2800 or 3 terms, it'll be $4200 at UMPI. At Walden, a second term will equate to $4500. It's roughly the same price if it takes you 6 months for both programs...

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One more thing to note, if it matters to you, for $300 extra a Walden degree does have the ACBSP advantage. However, for $300 bucks you save, you have a better recognized Public/State university without a slightly tarnished reputation. Walden is a good option, I do highly recommend them for the Masters, but UMPI maybe better for undergrad...

[dfrecore]

It's hard to say, it all depends on the amount of work each degree offering provides.  For UMPI, it's 7 weeks/term for $1400.  Walden is 3 months for $2250.  If it takes you 2 terms, it's $2800 or 3 terms, it'll be $4200 at UMPI.  At Walden, a second term will equate to $4500.  It's roughly the same price if it takes you 6 months for both programs...

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UMPI is 8 weeks/term. Works out to $175/wk.

Walden works out to $188/wk.

If it were my choice to make, I'd do UMPI - better rep (Walden's is not great) and there are a LOT of people on this forum that have completed the program or are currently in it, so we have a TON of feedback.  This program is top-notch in my opinion, I'd recommend it in a heartbeat.

[bjcheung77]

Typo... and yeah, UMPI for undergrad BABA and Walden, WGU or whatever for your grad... so many options, just have to make your choice on those decisions

[ashkir]

If you do decide to do Walden, despite the other options, please, do come back and update us on your walden experience!

[booklovingirl]

I didn't know Walden had that kind of issues -- just looked it up after your comments.  

And the credit transfer limit doesn't work for my plan. 


Thanks very much for the feedback, I think I'll stick with the UMPI plan. 

I'm mid my Sophia courses now thanks to your recommendations!