Tuition Comparison — How WGU Flat Rate Tuition Compares
Remember, WGU charges tuition at a flat rate every six months, not per credit hour. We also don't have hidden fees or expenses that can add up quickly. If you can finish your program faster, you'll save money.
B.S. Information Technology (or equivalent)
Compare an IT bachelor's degree tuition price from universities similar to WGU. Other fees may apply, and fees will vary based on degree program and institution. These calculations are made based on 4-year degree programs, with prices listed on an institution's website.
Western Governors University
$29,800
Southern New Hampshire University
$39,600
University of Phoenix
$47,760
Grand Canyon University
$58,200
DeVry University
$61,680
Western Governors University
$29,800
Southern New Hampshire University
$39,600
University of Phoenix
$47,760
Grand Canyon University
$58,200
DeVry University
$61,680
B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN)
Compare tuition prices from universities similar to WGU for RN to BSN programs. Other fees may apply, and fees will vary based on degree program and institution. Because many nursing students transfer in 50% of their credits, we have calculated the cost of 2 years of tuition. Tuition prices found on each institution's website.
Western Governors University
$18,740
Southern New Hampshire University
$19,800
Grand Canyon University
$20,400
University of Phoenix
$21,000
Purdue Global University
$28,350
Walden University
$31,041
Western Governors University
$18,740
Southern New Hampshire University
$19,800
Grand Canyon University
$20,400
University of Phoenix
$21,000
Purdue Global University
$28,350
Walden University
$31,041
B.S. Business Administration, Business Management (or equivalent)
Compare tuition prices from universities similar to WGU for Business Management programs. Other fees may apply, and fees will vary based on degree program and institution. These calculations are made based on 4-year degree programs, with prices listed on an institution's website.
Western Governors University
$30,040
Southern New Hampshire University
$39,600
University of Phoenix
$47,760
Grand Canyon University
$58,200
Walden University
$60,273
DeVry University
$62,708
Purdue Global University
$66,780
Western Governors University
$30,040
Southern New Hampshire University
$39,600
University of Phoenix
$47,760
Grand Canyon University
$58,200
Walden University
$60,273
DeVry University
$62,708
Purdue Global University
$66,780
M.S. Educational Leadership (or equivalent)
Compare tuition prices from universities similar to WGU. Other fees may apply, and fees will vary based on degree program and institution. These calculations are made based on 2-year degree programs, with prices listed on an institution's website.
Western Governors University
$16,500
Grand Canyon University
$17,700
University of Phoenix
$20,520
Southern New Hampshire University
$22,932
Walden University
$23,700
Western Governors University
$16,500
Grand Canyon University
$17,700
University of Phoenix
$20,520
Southern New Hampshire University
$22,932
Walden University
$23,700
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