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$580/credit hour
2026-27 undergraduate rate for most ASU Online programs, plus college and program fees that vary by major
$410/credit hour
2026-27 full-time online undergraduate rate at 12 or more hours; part time is $475, plus a $349 technology fee each semester
$494/credit hour
Adult undergraduate rate for Summer 2026 to Spring 2027, plus $71 per credit in resource fees; tuition guaranteed for up to six years
$371/quarter credit hour
Standard undergraduate online rate, about $557 per semester credit, plus a $345 resource fee each term; Indiana residents pay $280
$460/credit
Standard undergraduate rate, plus a $115 technology fee and about $125 for materials on every course
Side by side
| Brand | Score | Starting price | Billing basis | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Southern New Hampshire University | 9.6/10 | $354/credit | Undergraduate; $659/credit graduate | Lowest published online tuition among large nonprofits |
| #2 Arizona State University | 8.4/10 | $580/credit hour | 2026-27 undergraduate rate for most ASU Online programs, plus college and program fees that vary by major | Best graduation record and brand in the group, at the highest sticker price |
| #3 Liberty University | 7.5/10 | $410/credit hour | 2026-27 full-time online undergraduate rate at 12 or more hours; part time is $475, plus a $349 technology fee each semester | Lowest total bill here, with a record Clery fine on the public file |
| #4 Colorado Christian University | 6.6/10 | $494/credit hour | Adult undergraduate rate for Summer 2026 to Spring 2027, plus $71 per credit in resource fees; tuition guaranteed for up to six years | A six-year tuition lock, priced about $15,000 above Liberty for 120 credits |
| #5 Purdue Global | 5.8/10 | $371/quarter credit hour | Standard undergraduate online rate, about $557 per semester credit, plus a $345 resource fee each term; Indiana residents pay $280 | Flexible formats, but about $73,000 for a bachelor's and a 28 percent graduation rate |
| #6 University of Arizona Global Campus | 4.9/10 | $460/credit | Standard undergraduate rate, plus a $115 technology fee and about $125 for materials on every course | Low sticker, high per-course fees, and the weakest completion data in this group |
Sources: Southern New Hampshire University pricing · Arizona State University pricing · Liberty University pricing · Colorado Christian University pricing · Purdue Global pricing · University of Arizona Global Campus pricing
Scored on published tuition, accreditation and transfer-credit policy. We start every category the same way: build a shortlist from the brands buyers actually consider, price each one on the plan a typical buyer would choose, then score against the published rubric rather than a feature checklist supplied by the vendor.
Lowest published online tuition among large nonprofits
Watch the second term. Total cost depends on transfer credits accepted. Where a brand advertises a promotional rate, the renewal figure is shown in the comparison table above and repeated on the brand’s review page.
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Not automatically. Total cost depends on transfer credits accepted
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