Is the university of phoenix better than strayer?

Answer 1

It probably depends on the person, but in general I would say they have about the same reputation, since they are both for-profit Universities. I have worked for both, and I prefer DeVry, but that doesn't mean it would be the same for everyone. Most for-profit Universities have a majority of part-time faculty, which makes for some shoddy teaching at times, because part-time faculty usually have a lot of teaching jobs, or else another full-time job to try to pay the bills. But it always depends on the individual teachers... some excel in spite of the challenges. Some non-profit Universities have some shoddy teaching as well, because of using a lot of Teaching Assistants, or because of lazy teachers... that can happen anywhere.

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I would probably go to a community college before I would go to either one. A Community College is going to be cheaper, and usually will have comparable programs. However, if that is not an option... going to school *anywhere* is better than not going to school, and if you put your mind to it and take responsibility for your learning you can gain a great education from even the worst institution... and I definitely don't think either one of those schools is the worst.

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DeVry is better than any community college or state universities. DeVry is more flexible and professors are hired there to teach and not for anything else. You learn more at DeVry than state funded school.

Both have the preferred regional accreditation. Therefore, the coursework and degree one completes through either institution will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. You will just have to look at each school, the tuition and fees, student services available, programs of study, etc., and choose the one you feel best meets your personal needs, wants, and desires.

Keep in mind that while both schools require a high school diploma or GED DeVry students must pass an entrance exam including reading comprehension, arithmetic, basic algebra and a written essay to gain acceptance. UOP has no entrance exam. Edge: DeVry

DeVry also has prior year employment statistics categorized by undergraduate major on their website. UOP does not publish employment statistics for their undergraduates. Edge: DeVry

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Both schools are the equally substandard, so it makes no real difference which you attend. Neither school is accredited by agencies accrediting real colleges (ex, U of Texas, U of Cal, Cal state etc). Period.

I used to intern at an HR department for a CPA firm. My manager's instructions were to search resume databases for degree mill colleges and to remove them from resumes moving forward in the selection process.

You will learn nothing from attending these colleges, employers know.

So don't kid yourself. If you want an education, if you want to better yourself, if you want your degree to be respected, then you'll need to go to a real college.

Answer 2

It's a toss up. Both institutions have the preferred regional accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Therefore, the coursework and degree you compete through either institution will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. You will just have to research each school and pick the one you feel meets your personal needs, wants, and desires.

Answer 3

It's really a matter of preference, and which one you feel will better meet your personal needs, wants, desires, and expectations. Both institutions have the preferred regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Therefore, the coursework and degree you complete through either of these institutions will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers.

Answer 4

The University of Phoenix does have the preferred regional accreditation. Finding a better school is sometimes a matter of perception. As long as the institution has a regional accreditation, the coursework and degree one completes through that institution will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. At times it is not so much a question of better, but different. You will have to research schools and inquire about their accreditation, cost, student services, etc., and choose the one you feel best meets your personal needs, wants, and desires.