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I would recommend Oklahoma state university DHA over Virginia university of Lynchburg anyday. I am a graduate of VUL and I will say after attending EVMS and I’m in another doctoral program right now I will say VUL just feels like a low level masters program the work is not challenging besides the research practicum but that’s more due to the professor who is a stickler for what she wants but I heard she lightened up after the first two cohorts due to complaints which is BS. I will say it’s sad when your whole graduation is over 100 doctoral students , 8 masters level students , and 4 undergraduate students. That should be red flags.

I was shocked that they started having financial problems after they started offering the cash cow DHA program. I would have thought that had made them more financially secure. Some former and current VUL employees have accused the president of stealing funds and engaging in nepotism. Aside from VUL not being regionally accredited, I wouldn't consider them an option until they remove the president. The school might never be stable until they replace the leadership.

I agree with both of you, however VUL is currently 10,000 cheaper than OK State. Despite being RA and reasonably priced, unfortunately I feel that will mean that unknowing students will continue to pick the cheaper program.

incorrect, if you transfer 30 credits from a healthcare related masters degree cost is about 17k for the remaining 32 credits plus it is regionally accredited.

Holy Dragons Batman, VUL DHA is now $19,500 plus tech fees. When I went, it cost about $15K minus my employer tuition reimbursement for a total of $5000 out of pocket. The price looks right at OK State, but I would still go for a "real" doctorate like a PhD, EdD, or perhaps a DBA. You will have more respect in academia and the profession overall!

VUL goes up roughly 1,000 in price with every cohort. In 2025 it will be over 20,000.