Adult Education Program Competitive Analysis GOLD

Adult Education Program – Carthage College
2014 COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

TABLEOFCONTENTS
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
School Detailed Information A-F
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Competitive Information Overview - graphs
School Detailed Information G-O
School Detailed Information P-Z
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DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer
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expressed or implied, is made in relation to the contents of this report. Therefore, Velocity
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made. This report was prepared at the request of the Client.
Any recommendations, opinions, or findings stated in this report are based on the
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or errors or omissions in the data presented to Velocity may adversely impact any
recommendations or findings.
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Methodology
A list of schools was gathered that are academically and size measurably comparable to
Carthage College and are located within the Midwest.
All information regarding the schools’ adult education or continuing education programs was
gathered by looking at online data from the schools’ websites. Along with this, phone
interviews were conducted to obtain further details about the schools’ programing.
The data was then analyzed and formatted into tables, graphs, and charts. Specific, in depth
descriptions of the schools’ programs were also included.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledgements
Account Executive:
– Cami Christopulos
Data Acquisition Team:
– Allison Von Borstel
– Christopher Pressnall
– Colin Semler
– Mack Murphy
– Michelle Balcerzak
– Nathan Prinsen
– Riana Alexandrou
Data Analysis Team:
– Christopher Pressnall
– Colin Semler
– Mack Murphy
– Michelle Balcerzak
– Nathan Prinsen
– Riana Alexandrou
Editing Team:
Advisors:
– Joseph Wall
– J.J. Shields
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The project has been carried out under the auspices of Carthage’s A.W. Clausen Center.

EXECUTIVESUMMARY
Executive Summary
• Velocity Consulting was asked to create a report focusing on adult or continuing education programs at various colleges
comparable to Carthage College, and indicate successful methodologies or important factors that Carthage should
consider as it revamps its adult education program. The schools researched included:
Top Line Conclusions
• The majority of the adult or continuing education enrollment numbers were under 2,000 students.
• Carthage is at the low end of professor to student ratios, which is good.
• 25 out of the 26 schools offered classes in the evenings for adults education students. Along with this, many schools
offered classes on the weekends and in the summer. Carthage is in the norm here as well.
• Carthage is at the higher end, but within the acceptable range of schools accepting transfer credits.
• 88% of the colleges offer classes online. Carthage lags in the market here.
• Concordia may be one to watch as it is aggressively spending money on advertising.
• Data from Cardinal Stritch suggests that Business programming focused on leadership may prove to be a lucrative,
relatively untapped market.
**Collection of data and analysis compiled between February 21, 2014 and May 18, 2014. This included research on
the schools’ websites and phone interviews to compile this data.
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Alverno College Ball State
University
Bryant & Stratton
College
Cardinal Stritch
University
Carthage College Central Michigan
University
Columbia College Concordia
University
Chicago
Concordia
University
Wisconsin
Gateway
Technical College
Loyola University
Chicago
Marquette
University
Millikin University Mount Mary
University
National Louis
University
North Park
University
Northern Illinois
University
Ottawa University
Robert Morris
University
Roosevelt
University
Strayer University University of
Illinois at Chicago
University of
Indianapolis
University of
Phoenix -
Brookfield
University
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Indianhead
Technical College

COMPETITIVE INFORMATION OVERVIEW - GRAPHS
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Institution Profit/Non-Profit
Alverno Non-Profit
Ball State Non-Profit
Bryant Stratton College Profit
Cardinal Stritch University Non-Profit
Carthage College Non-Profit
Central Michigan Non-Profit
Columbia College Non-Profit
Concordia University Wisconsin Non-Profit
Concordia University Chicago Non-Profit
Gateway Non-Profit
Loyola University Chicago Non-Profit
Marquette Non-Profit
Millikin Non-Profit
Mount Mary University Non-Profit
National Louis University Non-Profit
North Park Non-Profit
Northern Illinois University Non-Profit
Ottawa University Non-Profit
Robert Morris University Non-Profit
Roosevelt University Non-Profit
Strayer University Profit
UIC Non-Profit
University of Indianapolis Non-Profit
University of Phoenix - Brookfield Profit
UW Milwaukee Non-Profit
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical
College
Non-Profit
Total for Profit 3
Total Non-Profit 23
12%
88%
Profit Schools Compared to
Non-Profit Schools
Profit
Non-Profit
A clear majority of schools are non-profit (23 of 26 schools
overall).
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10
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Number of locations
• Central Michigan – 50+ locations
• Concordia University Chicago/Wisconsin – Affiliates of 10 member system
• Gateway– Partners with Carroll as a hybrid
• Strayer University – 100+ locations
• UIC – Multiple locations across the city
• University of Phoenix – 112 locations
• A majority of schools only have 1-3 locations. Any school with an odd number of location
system is noted with a * and discussed above. This wide variety of schools allow for
students to receive the same quality education from known universities across the country.
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0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Indianapolis Chicago Detroit Milwaukee
NumberofInstitutionsLocatedNeartheMajorCities
Nearest Major City to Institution
Location Proximate to Nearest Major City
Indianapolis
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
The information below shows that our sample is largely skewed to the
Chicago Milwaukee corridor.
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Institution Total Enrollment
Alverno 2,605
Ball State 16,652
Bryant Stratton College 13,803
Cardinal Stritch University 2,799
Carthage College 2,950
Central Michigan 17,771
Columbia College 10,310
Concordia University Wisconsin 8,000
Concordia University Chicago 5,286
Gateway 14,000
Loyola University Chicago 9,154
Marquette 12,000
Millikin 2,400
Mount Mary University 1,475
National Louis University 8,376
North Park 3,000
Northern Illinois University 18,816
Ottawa University 800
Robert Morris University 3,230
Roosevelt University 3,658
Strayer University 40,000
UIC 5,000
University of Indianapolis 5,400
University of Phoenix - Brookfield 300,800
UW Milwaukee 29,768
College 3,925
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4
6
8
10
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0-2999 3000-4999 5000-9999 10000 <
Total Enrollment
The average of all schools is 20,945, but with the
University of Phoenix excluded (as an outlier) the average
is reduced to 9,647.
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1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Adult/Continuing Education Enrollment Numbers
*Bryant Stratton College = 13,803
*Strayer University = ~ 24,000
Information regarding Cardinal Stritch is estimated based published reports and
Marquette University is solely represented by the M.B.A. program (the only data source).
Any school with a large enrollment number is noted with a * and discussed above. As
illustrated, most of the adult education enrollment is under 2,000.

0 20 40
Alverno
Ball State
Bryant Stratton College
Cardinal Stritch University
Carthage College
Central Michiagan
Columbia College
Concordia University Wisconsin
Concordia University Chicago
Gateway
Loyala University Chicago
Marquette
Milikin
Mount Mary University
National Louis Univeristy
North Park
Northern Illinois University
Ottawa University
Robbert Morris University
Roosevelt University
Strayer University
UIC
University of Indianapolis
University of Phoenix Brookfield
UW Milwaukee
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical…
Number of Students per 1 Professor
22 schools have
an average of 10
or more students
per professor.
Information about
Cardinal Stritch is
estimated.
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Yes
88%
No
12%
Online Classes
As seen below, 88% of the schools surveyed offer classes online. This is an
area in which Carthage lags the market..
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3 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 11 11
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20
42
82
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Number of Majors Offered (Continuing Education)
The bar graph shows the majority of the schools offer less
than 20 majors. Only three schools offer 20 or more majors.

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8
9
3
6
Number of Majors Offered
(Continuing Education)
0 to 5
6 to 10
11 to 15
16+
The pie chart
shows the majority
of schools do not
offer more than 10
majors.

• Alverno College
• Ball State
• Cardinal Stritch University
• Carroll University
• Carthage College
• Central Michigan
• Columbia College
• Concordia University-
Chicago
• Concordia University-
Wisconsin
• Marquette University
• Milliken University
• Mount Mary University
• Northern Illinois University
• Robert Morris University
• Roosevelt University
• Stayer University
• University of Illinois-Chicago
• University of Indianapolis
• University of Phoenix-
Brookfield
• University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee
• Wisconsin Indianhead
Technical College
Schools with Higher Learning
Commission Accreditation
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$0.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00
$35,000.00
Tuition by Semester
The numbers below reflect the undergraduate tuition at the stated
colleges. Some continuing education costs are less than these, yet many are
at the same rate per credit hour as undergraduate tuition.
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$0.00
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
$500.00
$600.00
$700.00
$800.00
$900.00
Cost per Credit Hours
The numbers above reflect undergraduate costs at the stated colleges.
Some continuing education costs are less than these, yet many are at the same
rate per credit hour as undergraduate tuition.
Note: Robert Morris University does not price based on credit hours
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Institution
Number of Credit
Hours to Graduate
Alverno 96-112
Ball State 120
Bryant Stratton College 120
Cardinal Stritch University 120
Carthage College 138
Central Michigan 124
Columbia College 120
Concordia University Wisconsin 128
Concordia University Chicago 128
Gateway 69
Loyola University Chicago 120
Marquette 126
Millikin 124
Mount Mary University 128
National Louis University 180
North Park 120
Northern Illinois University 120
Ottawa University 124
Robert Morris University 188
Roosevelt University 120
Strayer University 180
UIC 120
University of Indianapolis 124
University of Phoenix - Brookfield 120
UW Milwaukee 120
College 69
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0-119 120-123 124-129 130-150
Frequency of Number of
Credit Hours to Graduate
A clear majority of the schools require 120 credit hours
to graduate in their program. Most schools lower than
120 offer Associate degrees or technical training
programs.
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20
4%
19%
50%
15%
12%
Credit Hours Per Class
1
2
3
4
Other
As shown in this pie chart, the majority offer 3 credit hour classes. Some schools
provide a variety of classes that differentiate the number of credits they offer. For
instance, the University of Phoenix offers classes which can vary from 1 to 5
credits.

0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Number of Classes per Week
Any blank plot in the bar graph means that meeting times per week
varies. In general, this means course schedules can contain
meetings anywhere from 1-5 times per week.
As illustrated, the majority offer classes which meet one day per
week.
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2
11
Number of Classes per
Week
1
2
Varies
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22
25
19
22
0
4
21
3 2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Courses offered in
the evenings
Courses offered on
weekends
Courses offered
during the summer
Schools Offering Courses Outside of
Regular Weekly Hours
Yes
No
N/A
Courses
offered in the
evenings
Yes
No
N/A
Courses
offered on
weekends
Yes
No
N/A
Courses
offered during
the summer
Yes
No
N/A
These results
indicate that the
majority of adult
education
classes are
offered in the
evening, yet
weekend and
summer
courses are
also popular.

0
40
90
32
96
60
0
80
67
0
64
90
66
9
60
112
66
80
140
15
0
92 92 90
12
30
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Maximum Number of Transfer Credits Accepted
Anything with a zero means that the school doesn’t have a policy on
transfer hours or the policy varies by student.
Carthage is in the upper end, but within the norms of transfer credit
acceptance.
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2
4
6
8
10
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NumberofInstitutionsWithPrograms
Name of Major
Number of Programs at Other Institutions That Coincide
With Carthage's Business School Accounting
Business
Administration
Business
Management
Economics
Finances
Marketing
The information to
the left shows the
frequency of
business related
majors that are
similar that to
Carthage. The
research schools
still offer a wide
variety of majors.
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SCHOOL DETAILED INFORMATION
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ALVERNOCOLLEGE–DETAILS
ALVERNO COLLEGE - OVERVIEW
• Alverno College is a private, non-profit institution
located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It currently educates
2,600 traditional students and has a 1:22 ratio of
professor to student. Alverno College is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Wisconsin
State Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin
Board of Nursing, Commission of Collegiate Nursing
Education, National Association of Schools of Music
and the American Music Therapy Association. The
college offers courses in the evening, on weekends,
and in the summer. It operates under the slogan of the
“College that fits your schedule.”
Demographics
• Type of School: Private, non-profit
• Number of Locations: 1
• Nearest Major City: Milwaukee
• Distance from Major city: In Milwaukee
• Total Enrollment: 2,605
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: 428
• Professor/Student Ratio Daytime: 1:22
• Professor/Student Ratio Continuing Education: 1:4
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: #68,
Midwest
• Diversity on campus: Women only
• Online/Blended/None: Classroom only
• Number of majors offered (total): 38
• Number of Continuing Ed majors: 6
• Type of Accreditation: Regional
Costs & Entrance Information
• Tuition (undergraduate): $8,376 per semester
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $665 for the
academic school year
• Required entrance testing: None
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $7,980
Semester/Course Info
• Number of credit hours to graduate: 96-112
• Number of credits for class: 3
• Length of semester or courses: 8 weekends/semester
• Duration of classes: Varies – 3 hours
• Number of times meet per month: 2 weekends/month
• Courses offered:
– In evenings - Yes
– On weekends - Yes
– During summer- Yes
Other Info
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ALVERNOCOLLEGE–DETAILS
List of Majors-Continuing Education
• Business and management, Communication,
Management and Technology, Management
Accounting, Marketing Management, Professional
Communication
Additional Perks of Students
• 2 Residence Halls are available to adults for housing.
Other Information
Key Observations
• Alverno College is very limited compared to other adult
education options because its exclusion of admissions.
This college only admits women and while it has adult
education classes on weekends, it does offer housing
for adults.
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BALLSTATEUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
Ball State University- OVERVIEW
• Ball State University is a public, non-profit university
located in Muncie, Indiana that offers a variety of
options for students. Traditional students have the
ability to take classes online as well as in the
classroom. There are many majors offered through this
function as well as 4 completely online majors offered
through the continuing education program. US News
ranks BSU as one of the best online bachelor’s degree
programs. Classes are offered throughout the year.
Demographics
• Type of School: Public, non-profit
• Nearest Major City: Indianapolis
• Distance from Major city: 60 miles
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: 4,401
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: 8th as up
and coming universities
• Diversity on campus: 11.9% ethnic minorities
• Online/Blended/None: Both
• Number of majors offered (total): 60+
• Type of Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools;
business school accredited by Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business
• Tuition (undergraduate): $8,682 for In-State and
$23,948 for Out-of-State
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – Individual course
fees vary depending on major and level
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $499 per
credit under 12 or over 18 (out of state); $284 (in-state)
• Number of credit hours to graduate: 120
• Length of semester or courses: 16 weeks
• Duration of classes: Online schedule
• Number of times meet per week: Online schedule
– On weekends – N/A
Other Info
• Transfer credits: Of the last 40 credits that complete the
students degree, 30 must be from Ball State University.
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BALLSTATEUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• Business Administration, Early Childhood Education,
General Studies, and Register Nurse
Other Information
• “Education Redefined”
Key Observations
• Students seeking to complete a degree will find it
relatively easy to work a school schedule around to fit
their needs. There may be problems for the student if
they are not comfortable enrolling in online classes.
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BRYANT&STRATTONCOLLEGE–DETAILS
Bryant & Stratton College - OVERVIEW
• Bryant & Stratton College is a private, for-profit
institution with locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia
and Wisconsin. Bayshore, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa
are the Wisconsin locations. In total it currently has
13,803 traditional students. It is accredited by the State
of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board and offers
classes during the evening, weekends and summer.
Demographics
• Type of School: Private, for-profit
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: Only count total enrollment
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: Unranked
• Diversity on campus: 94% Non-Caucasian
• Online/Blended/None: Blended
• Type of Accreditation: State of Wisconsin Educational
Approval Board (EAB)
• Tuition (Adult Ed): $8,265 for 12-16 credits per
semester
• Cost per credit hour (Adult Ed): $551 per credit hour
• Required entrance testing: N/A
• Length of semester or courses: 15 Weeks
• Duration of classes: 2-3 hours
• Number of times meet per week: Varies
Other Info
• Maximum number of transfer credits: Up to 75% of
graduation requirements.
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BRYANT&STRATTONCOLLEGE–DETAILS
• Accounting, General Management, Information
Technology, Hospitality Management, Restaurant and
Hotel Services, Human Resources, Criminal Justice
and Financial Services
• Students have access to the Library, Computer Lab,
Learning Lab and Medical Assisting Lab
Other Information
Key Observations
• Career college focused on outcomes-based education
and training.
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CARDINALSTRITCHUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY- OVERVIEW
• Cardinal Stritch University is a private, non-profit
institution with sixteen locations spanning Illinois and
Wisconsin. It currently educates 2,799 traditional
students and has a 1:15 ratio of professor to student.
Cardinal Stritch University is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission and offers courses in the
evening, on weekends, and in the summer.
Demographics
• Tuition (undergraduate): $12,400
• Cost per credit hour: $470
credit
• Number of credits for class: Varies between 2 and 3
• Duration of classes: 4 hours
• Number of times meet per week: 1
Other Info
• Maximum number of transfer credits: 32
• Number of business majors offered: 4
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• Nearest Major City: Milwaukee and Chicago
• Distance from Major city: Locations in Major Cities
• Undergraduate reputation - National Universities, Tier 2
• Diversity on campus: 59% Caucasian 26% African
American
• Type of Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

• AS (with a concentration in Business), Business
Administration, Human Service Management,
Management, Public Safety Management, Strategic
Management Information, Early Childhood Education,
Nursing (BSN)
• Library
• Computer Lab
Other Information
Key Observations
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CARDINALSTRITCHUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• The master’s program offered at Cardinal Stritch are
focused more on leadership training than traditional
majors
• Utilizing information published by the school regarding
2011-2012 data, we estimate the following:
• Approximately 1,125 Undergraduates were enrolled full
time
• Approximately 1,815 Undergraduates were enrolled
half time, in a continuing or Adult Education capacity
• Approximately 764 Undergraduates were enrolled in 2
or less classes for the year in a continuing or Adult
Education capacity
• Nearly the entire class of 5,390 graduate students are
part time
• Given the leadership focus of these graduate degrees,
a market at both the undergraduate and graduate level
may exist for leadership based degree programs

CARTHAGECOLLEGE–DETAILS
CARTHAGE COLLEGE- OVERVIEW
• Carthage College is a private, non-profit institution in
Kenosha, Wisconsin. It currently educates 2,950
traditional students and has a 1:12 professor to
students ratio. Carthage College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission and North Central
Association. It offers courses in the evening, on the
weekends, and in the summer.
Demographics
• Tuition (undergraduate): $18.285 per term
• Cost per credit hour: $460
• Tuition for Continuing Ed: $5,520
Other Info
• Minors in Geographic Information Science, Sociology,
and English offered
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• Continuing Ed Enrollment: 230 (per 7 week term)
• Undergraduate reputation – 167th (US News)
• Diversity on campus: 73% Caucasian 4% African
American
Accreditation, International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education

• Accounting, Marketing, Business Marketing, Criminal
Justice, Computer Science, Religion, Elementary
Education, Social Work
• Library
• Computer Lab
• Writing Center
Other Information
Key Observations
• Adult Education program contains a writing intensive
portion of the curriculum.
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CARTHAGECOLLEGE–DETAILS

CENTRALMICHIGANUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
Central Michigan University- OVERVIEW
• Central Michigan University is a public, non-profit
university in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. CMU has a main
campus in Michigan, but offers classes throughout the
country through its “Global Campus.” The multiple
locations allow CMU to also offer continuing education
throughout the country. Courses are offered the entire
calendar year and on weekends.
Demographics
• Number of Locations: 50+
• Nearest Major City: Detroit
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: Among
top universities of Best Online Programs
• Diversity on campus: 80% white, 6% African American
• Number of majors offered (total): 200+
• Tuition (undergraduate): $23,670 out of state per year
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $789 per credit
hour
• Required Entrance Testing: None
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $370
• Length of semester or courses: Typically 16 weeks, but
offers differing course lengths
• Duration of classes: Typically 3 hours, but varies with
type of class
• Number of times meet per week: varies upon type of
class
Other Info
• Maximum number of transfer credits: 60 credits
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CENTRALMICHIGANUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• Administration of Applied Arts, Elementary Education,
Engineering Technology, Science Administration,
Information Technology, Integrated Leadership Studies,
Political Science, Psychology, and Community
Development
• 50+ locations throughout the country providing
resources
Other Information
• “Discover central. Discover you. “
Key Observations
• CMU offers many types of classes. Some classes
include a blend of online and classroom learning that
meet once every other week and the rest done online.
Classes are fast paced and conclude in 8 weeks,
making this university unique in the options it offers to
students.
• There are many locations. This may be attractive to
people on the move as well as students seeking online
programs that like use the resources that a university
provides.
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COLUMBIACOLLEGE–DETAILS
COLUMBIA COLLEGE - OVERVIEW
• Columbia College Chicago is a private, non-profit
institution located in Chicago, Illinois. It currently
educates 10,310 traditional students and has a 1:11
ratio of professor to student. Columbia College is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and
offers courses in the evening, on weekends, and in the
summer. Its slogan is “To be, rather than to seem.”
Demographics
• Nearest Major City: Chicago
• Distance from Major city: In Chicago
• Diversity on campus: 2.01% international; one-third of
student body is African American, Latino, Asian, Native
American, Pacific Islander, or multi-racial
• Type of Accreditation: Columbia College is accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission
Other Info
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• Tuition (undergraduate): $11,442 for 12-16 credits per
semester
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $922-$1,042 for
the academic school year; $790 for the summer
• Required entrance testing: Have ACT or need to take
placement test for course
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: 12 credits
11,400; 790 per credit
• Number of credits for class: Varies between 2 and 3
• Length of semester or courses: Start at the beginning
of September and end late May
• Duration of classes: Varies – 2-3 hours
• Number of times meet per week: 1 or 2
• Maximum number of transfer credits: Select programs
may accept a certain number of transfer credits from
other graduate level courses that you have completed.
However, the college does not review or grant transfer
credits prior to enrollment.

COLUMBIACOLLEGE–DETAILS
• Advertising Art Direction, Art and Design, Art and
Materials Conservation, Art History, Arts Management,
ASL-English Interpretation, Audio Arts and Acoustics,
Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Early Childhood
Education, Fashion Business, Fashion Design, Fiction
Writing, Film & Video, Fine Arts, Game Design, Game
Programming, Graphic Design, Interactive Arts and
Media, Journalism, Marketing Communication, Mobile
Media Programming, Music, Photography, Playwriting,
Radio, Television, Theatre, Advertising Art Direction,
Computer Animation, Dance, Fashion Design, Fiction
Writing, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration,
Interactive Arts and Media, Interior Architecture,
Photography, Product Design, Theatre, Traditional
Animation, Composition, Contemporary Urban and
Popular Music, Performance, Acoustics, Game
Programming
Other Information
Key Observations
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CONCORDIAUNIVERSITYCHICAGO–DETAILS
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO - OVERVIEW
• Concordia University Chicago is a private, non-profit
institution located in Chicago, Illinois. It currently has
5,286 students enrolled with a 1:17 professor to
students ratio. Concordia University Chicago is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and
summer. Concordia’s slogan is “Inspiring Faith,
Learning, and Leadership.”
Demographics
• Number of Locations: One of ten affiliates of the
Concordia University System
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: 83
(Regional Universities (Midwest))
• Diversity on campus: 41% Non-Caucasian
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $877
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $18,050 for
entire program, $475 per semester hour
• Number of credits for class: Varies
Other Info
• Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod affiliated
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CONCORDIAUNIVERSITYCHICAGO–DETAILS
• BA in Healthcare Management, Organizational
Management, Sports and Recreation Management,
Management Information Systems, and 3 + 1 Degree
Programs with College of DuPage
Other Information
Key Observations
• Large network of schools
• Other schools in the Concordia network still have
strong differentiation
• Strong focus on Religion
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Concordia University Wisconsin- OVERVIEW
• Concordia University Wisconsin is a private, non-profit
institution located in Mequon, Wisconsin. It currently
educates about 2,200 traditional students and has
about a 1:13 ratio of professor to student. Concordia
University Wisconsin is accredited by The Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools and offers courses in the
evening, on weekends, and in the summer. It is
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod affiliated.
Demographics
• Number of Locations: Affiliate of 10 member Concordia
University System
• Distance from Major city: Milwaukee
• Total Enrollment: ~ 8,000
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: ~ 5,000
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: 68,
Midwest
• Diversity on campus: 14.1% minority; 3.4%
international
• Online/Blended/None: Online and Classroom
• Type of Accreditation: Concordia University Wisconsin
is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Other Info
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• Tuition (undergraduate): $24,930 (12,465 per
semester)
credit
CONCORDIAUNIVERSITYWISCONSIN–DETAILS

• Accounting, Business Management, Human Resource
Management, General Studies, Management of
Criminal Justice, Health Care Management, RN-BSN,
Theology
Other Information
Key Observations
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CONCORDIAUNIVERSITYWISCONSIN–DETAILS
• Concordia spent millions in advertising last year,
culminating with a Super Bowl ad.
• The Concordia brand appears to be attempting to make
a move on the market directly competing witch
Carthage.

GATEWAYTECHNICALCOLLEGE–DETAILS
Gateway Technical College- OVERVIEW
• Gateway Technical College is a technical college
located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Gateway offers
associates degrees, but not bachelor’s degrees. The
core of Gateway Technical College’s programs begin
with learning, then applying gained knowledge in a lab
setting, and finally applying it to real-world projects.
Students can enroll in an associate degree or technical
diploma programs as well as earning an advanced
technical certificate.
Demographics
• Type of School: Technical, non-profit
• Diversity on campus: 10.8% African American, 10.5%
Hispanic, 2.6% Asian
• Online/Blended/None: Online & Classroom
• Type of Accreditation: WTCS Certification
• Tuition (undergraduate): $1442.40 for in-state,
$2169.60 out of state
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $120.20 instate
$188.80 out of state, same for cont ed
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $120.20
• Duration of classes: Varies
Other Info
• Maximum number of transfer credits: N/A
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GATEWAYTECHNICALCOLLEGE–DETAILS
• Associates in: Administration Services, Business
Management, Small Business Entrepreneurship,
Supervisory Management
Other Information
Key Observations
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LOYOLAUNIVERSITYCHICAGO–DETAILS
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO- OVERVIEW
• Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit
professor to student ratio. Loyola University Chicago
summer.
Demographics
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: #101
• Diversity on campus: 40%
• Online/Blended/None: Online/Blended/Classroom
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $1,690
Other Info
• Summer classes are offered in 2 6-week programs. A
maximum of 64 transfer credits are accepted.
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LOYOLAUNIVERSITYCHICAGO–DETAILS
• BA Applied Studies, BA Criminal Justice, BA
Management
• 1st Class is free
Other Information
Key Observations
• Loyola University Chicago offers very flexible programs
offering classes in multiple formats and times
throughout the year; however, they only offer a few
majors.
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MARQUETTEUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY - OVERVIEW
• Marquette University is a private, non-profit institution
located in Milwaukee, WI. It currently has a total
enrollment of 12,000, with 8,000 of those being
undergraduates. They have a 1:14 professor to student
ratio. Marquette University is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission and offers courses in the
evening, on weekends, and in the summer.
Demographics
• Professor/Student Ratio Continuing Education: 1:10-12
(National Universities)
• Diversity on campus: Diversity Advocates group on
campus
• Type of Accreditation: Regional (North Central)
• Length of semester or courses: 8 or 10 weeks
Other Info
• Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod affiliated
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MARQUETTEUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• Leadership and Organizations, Criminology and Law
Studies, Professional Communication, Psychology
Other Information
Key Observations
• Small amount of majors offered for Adult Education
• Tuition is on the higher end
• Class sizes are on the smaller side
• Nationally Ranked
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MILLIKINUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
Millikin University- OVERVIEW
• Millikin University is a private, non-profit institution
located in Decatur, Illinois. The adult education
program partners with Parkland College and is held at
both locations. In total it currently has 2,400 traditional
students and about 350 adult education students. It is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the
North Central Association. It offers classes only during
the evening.
Demographics
• Nearest Major City: Chicago, Indianapolis or St. Louis
• Distance from Major city: About 165 miles from each
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: About 350
• Professor/Student Ratio Continuing Education: 1:12, no
more than 20 students per class
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: #13.
Midwest
• Diversity on campus: Commitment to Diversity
• Online/Blended/None: Mostly on Site, some blended
and the North Central Association
• Tuition (Adult Ed): $28,828
• Length of semester or courses: 5, 8 or 10 weeks
• Duration of classes: 4
– On weekends - No
– During summer- No
Other Info
• Maximum number of transfer credits: Up to 66 credits
from community colleges. No limit from four year
colleges with different requirements for classes more
than 10 years old.
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MILLIKINUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• Accounting, Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, Nursing, Organizational Leadership and
Management
• Adult Education students are eligible for all undergrad
activities
Other Information
Key Observations
• Professional success, democratic citizenship in a
global environment, a personal life of meaning and
value
• Very similar setup to our adult education program
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Mount Mary University - OVERVIEW
• Mount Mary University is a private, non-profit institution
located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It currently educates
920 traditional students and has about a 1:13 ratio of
professor to students. Mount Mary University is
accredited The Higher Learning Commission North
Central Association and offers courses in the evening
and on weekends. It is a women only college and the
program for adult students is called College in the
Community Program. Unfortunately, the program
is winding down.
Demographics
Regional Universities (Midwest)
• Diversity on campus: Women only
• Type of Accreditation: Mount Mary University is
accredited The Higher Learning Commission North
Central Association
Other Info
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• Tuition (undergraduate): $12,668 (12-18 credits, per
semester, full-time)
• Cost per credit hour (if not full time): Undergraduate –
Per credit - $768; Accelerated programs, per credit -
$718; Summer session only, per credit - $516
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: no cost, or
$30
• Number of credit hours to transfer: 10
• Number of credits for class: 2 credits
• Length of semester or courses: 2 7 week courses
– During summer- No
• Maximum number of transfer credits: A maximum of 9
credits or 30 percent of total program credits,
whichever is greater, may be transferred from other
regionally accredited institutions with the approval of
the program director. All transfer credits must be at a
grade B or better, and must be documented with official
transcripts. Credit earned prior to admission will be
evaluated during the admission process only.
MOUNTMARYUNIVERSITY–DETAILS

• Computer skills and writing skills
Other Information
• According to www.mtmary.edu, “College in the
Community is a groundbreaking program that allows
underserved adults in the community to take up to 10.5
college credits at no cost (or for a low, one-time
fee).  Mount Mary has offered this program since 1998
and the program was awarded the Program Innovation
Award from ProLiteracy America, the nation’s largest
adult literacy organization. The program is a grant-
funded partnership among Mount Mary and two
community organizations—Milwaukee Achiever
Literacy Services and Journey House. Milwaukee
Achiever is located on the city’s northwest side and
Journey House serves Milwaukee's near south
side.  Mount Mary, Journey House and Milwaukee
Achiever Literacy Services faculty and staff teach the
classes. Classes are computer-intensive with a strong
emphasis on language arts. The coursework provides
you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to help
advance your educational and employment
opportunities”.
Key Observations
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NATIONALLOUISUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY - OVERVIEW
• National Louis University is a private, non-profit
institution located in Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. It currently educates 1,600 traditional
students and offers courses in the evening, on
Demographics
• Nearest Major City: Chicago/Milwaukee
• Distance from Major city: In Chicago/Milwaukee
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: Rank
Unpublished
• Online/Blended/None: Online
• Type of Accreditation: Regionally and Nationally
• Tuition (undergraduate): $347-$1,880
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – Lower Level
Class - $347/quarter hour; Higher Level Class -
$470/quarter hour
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed:
Undergraduate – Lower Level Class - $347/quarter
hour; Higher Level Class - $470/quarter hour
• Number of credits for class: 2-4
• Length of semester or courses: Flexible throughout
year
Other Info
• Maximum number of transfer credits: 60 quarter hours
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NATIONALLOUISUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• BA Applied Communications, BA Business
Administration, BS Health Care Leadership, BS
Management
Other Information
Key Observations
• National Louis University offers only online classes with
flexible start times throughout the year. However, there
are only a few majors available.
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NORTHPARKUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY - OVERVIEW
• North Park University is a private, non-profit institution
located in Chicago, Illinois. It currently has over 3,000
students enrolled with a 1:13 professor to students
ratio. North Park is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and offers courses in the evening, on
Demographics
• Total Enrollment: Over 3,000
(Regional Colleges (Midwest))
• Diversity on campus: 14% Hispanic, 9 African
American, 6 Asian, 5 international, 12 unknown
credit hour
Other Info
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NORTHPARKUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• Business Administration, Church and Ministry
Management, Counseling Psychology, Criminal
Justice, Management Information Systems, Nonprofit
Management, Organizational Management and
Leadership, Nursing Degree for RNs
Other Information
Key Observations
• North Park’s tuition is on the higher end
• Very small class sizes
• Moderate number of majors offered
• Uses quads or quarters as opposed to the traditional
semester format.
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NORTHERNILLINOISUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
Northern Illinois University- OVERVIEW
• Northern Illinois University is a public, for-profit
institution located in DeKalb, Illinois. The continuing
education program has four separate locations
throughout the Chicagoland area. In total it currently
has 18,816 traditional students and about 6,500 adult
education students. It is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission and the AACSB. It offers classes
during the evening, as well as the summer.
Demographics
• Type of School: Public, for-profit
• Distance from Major city: About 65 miles
National Universities
• Diversity on campus: 39.8% minorities
• Number of Continuing Ed majors : 4
and the AACSB
• Tuition (Adult Ed): $8,894
• Number of credits for class: 1 - 4
Other Info
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NORTHERNILLINOISUNIVERSITY–DETAILS
• Engineering and Technology, Facilities Management,
Finance and Accounting, and Human Resources
• Don’t need to be accepted into NIU to participate
• Free parking
Other Information
Key Observations
• Large university, much more flexibility and accreditation
• The vision of Northern Illinois University is to be the
premier student-centered, research-focused public
university in the Midwest, contributing to the
advancement of knowledge for the benefit of the people
of the region, the state, the nation, and the world.
• A community of diverse people, ideas, services, and
scholarly endeavors in a climate of respect for the
intrinsic dignity of each individual
• Student success supported through academic and co-
curricular programming and activities
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Ottowa University- Overview
Ottawa University is a private, non-profit, faith based liberal
arts college with seven different locations. Although the
Brookfield Wisconsin location is the closest in proximity, it
consists of 12 classrooms as well as several administrative
offices.
Demographics
• Type of School: Private, Non-Profit
• Nearest Major City: Brookfield, WI
• Total Enrollment (Undergraduate): – only night school
• Continuing Education Enrollment: 800 in Milwaukee
area
• Professor to Student Ratio: night school only
• Professor to Student Ratio for Continuing Education:
1:10
• Undergraduate Reputation: N/A
• Online/Blended/None: Online, and Campus
• Number of majors offered (total): Night school only
• Type of Accreditation: The Higher Learning
Commission, a Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Cost & Entrance Information
• Tuition: $25,154 per semester
– Not including meal plan or living
• Cost per credit hour: Online $480 On Campus $425
• Required entrance testing: ACT or SAT recommended,
nothing required.
• Tuition for Continuing Education: $24.370
Semester/Cost Information
• Number of credit s per class: 2-4
• Length of semester or courses: 8 weeks for one term.
• Duration of classes: 1hr- 3hrs
• Number of times meet per week: 1-4 times a week
– In evenings – N/A
– During summer- N/A
Other Info
• The maximum number of transfer credits is 80
• One term is 8 weeks
• Adult undergraduate and graduate is advertised more
as oppose to the typical higher education student.
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List of Majors- Continuing Education
Majors offered for Adults are the same as the regular
students. Majors can be customized to whichever area of
study is suitable.
• Communication
• Human Services
• Law Enforcement
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Business
• Health Care Management
• Public Administration
• Mathematics
– Actuarial Science
Additional Perks for Students
• There is availability to take online courses, but
when needed, can attend class in person. The
option of online or class is at the students leisure.
Other Information
Key Observations
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Robert Morris University - OVERVIEW
• Robert Morris University is a private, non-profit
educates 3,230 traditional students and has about a
1:20 ratio of professor to students. Robert Morris
University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central
Association. It offers courses in the evenings.
Demographics
Midwest
• Diversity on campus: 1.3% International
• Online/Blended/None: Online and Classroom
• Number of majors offered (total): 11 Associate, 4
Bachelors
• Type of Accreditation: Robert Morris University is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a
member of the North Central Association
Other Info
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• Tuition (undergraduate): Full time: $7,900 per quarter;
Part time: $5,300 per quarter, Less-than-part time:
$2,600 per quarter; are offered additional grants
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – Does not do per
credit hour
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $7,900 per
quarter $24,700 total
• Number of credits for class: 4 credits
• Length of semester or courses: 8 week courses
– During summer- N/A
• Maximum number of transfer credits: Transfer students
can apply a maximum of 140-quarter hours of credit
toward graduation
• Adult students receive a $3,000 first year grant
ROBERTMORRISUNIVERSITY–DETAILS

• Accounting, Applied Health Science, Architectural
Technology, Business, Computer Networking, Culinary,
Law Enforcement Administration, Law Office
Administration, Medical Assisting, Paralegal,
Bachelor/Juries Doctorate Degree Program (offered
through partnership between RMU & John Marshall
Law School)
Other Information
Key Observations
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ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY- OVERVIEW
• Roosevelt University is a private, non-profit institution
with two locations; one being Chicago and the other
being a nearby suburb, Schaumburg, IL. Roosevelt is
accredited with many different organizations and offers
courses in the evenings, on weekends and even in the
summer. Roosevelt University’s slogan is “Dedicated to
the enlightenment of the human spirit.”
Demographics
• Type of School: Private, Non-Profit
• Nearest Major City: Chicago, IL
• Total Enrollment (Undergraduate): 3,658
• Continuing Education Enrollment: ~1,500
• Professor to Student Ratio: 1:12-15
• Professor to Student Ratio for Continuing Education: 1:12
• Undergraduate Reputation: #77, Regional Universities
(Midwest)
• Online/Blended/None: Blended, Online, and Campus
• Type of Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission,
American Chemical Society (ACS), American
Psychological Association (PsyD), Association of
Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, (ACBSP),
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) , Council for the
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) formerly
NCATE, Higher Learning Commission of North Central,
Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC), Illinois State
Board of Education (ISBE), Illinois Veterans Commission,
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• Tuition: $26,500
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate - $ 715
• Required entrance testing: ACT or SAT
• Tuition for Continuing Education: $18,120 - $34,115
(depending on area of study)
• Number of credit hours to graduate: Varies per Major,
~120
• Number of credits per class: 3-5
• Length of semester or courses: End of Aug- Middle of
Dec (1 semester)
• Duration of classes: 1hr 15min – 2hr 45min
• Number of times meet per week: Varies 1-5
Other Info
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Each of theses majors are designed for specifically for the
adults Fast Track program.
• Administrative Studies
• Business
• Communications
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Organizational Communication
• Organizational Leadership
• Paralegal Studies
• Sustainability Studies
• Psychology
• Journalism
• Liberal Arts
• Students are able to customize their major according to
their needs.
• Not only are students allowed to customize their major,
but also the time in which one can finish. The Fast
Track program is a great benefit for students looking to
find a degree in a shorter amount of time.
Other Information
Key Observations
• The graduate school, and masters degree program is
very popular because it feeds into companies within the
Chicago area.
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STRAYER UNIVERSITY- OVERVIEW
• Strayer University is a private, for-profit four year
university with more that 100 locations. Strayer is easily
accessible because of its many locations.
Demographics
• Type of School: Private, Profit
• Number of Locations: Over 100
• Nearest Major City: Milwaukee, WI
• Total Enrollment (Undergraduate): About 40,000
• Continuing Education Enrollment: ~ 24,000
• Professor to Student Ratio: 1:15
• Professor to Student Ratio for Continuing Education:
1:15
• Undergraduate Reputation: Unranked
• Online/Blended/None: Blended, Online, and Campus
• Tuition: $14,9855
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate - $ 850
• Required entrance testing: ACT or SAT
• Tuition for Continuing Education: $2,325 per course.
– Textbooks and supplies are not included
Semester/Cost Information
• Number of credits per class: 4.5
• Length of semester or courses: Divided into quarters
Aug- Oct.
• Number of times meet per week: 2-5
Other Info
• Not in semesters, but quarters. Must take 13.5 credit
hours per one quarter to be a full time student.
Type of Accreditation:
• The Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• The Accreditation Council for Business School and
Programs ( ACBSP)
• The Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM)
• The National Security Agency (NSA)
• Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)
• Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
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The Majors offered for Adult Continuing Education are just
the same as the regular students.
• Accounting & Finance
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Education & Training
• Health Services Administration
• Human Resource Management
• Information Security
• Information Systems & Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Public Administration
• Although Strayer is a four year university, many
students come in as transfers to finish their education
in a two year program.
Other Information
Key Observations
• This University seems to be for a student who want to
get their education done in a quick manner.
• The courses are expensive, but cover a wide range of
material.
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UNIVERSITYOFILLINOISATCHICAGO–DETAILS
University of Illinois at Chicago- OVERVIEW
• University of Illinois at Chicago is a private, non-profit
educates 5,000 traditional students and has a 1:16 ratio
of professor to students. UIC is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
and offers courses in the evening, on weekends, and in
the summer. UIC provides the broadest access to the
highest levels of intellectual excellence.
Demographics
• Number of Locations: Many different locations within
different fields of study
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: ~ 400
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: #128,
National Universities
• Diversity on campus: N/A
• Online/Blended/None: Online & Classroom
• Number of majors offered (total): ~ 20
• Number of Continuing Ed majors: only certificates and
licenses
(HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (NCA)
• Tuition (undergraduate): In-State Student:
Approximately $8264.30 for 12-16 credits per
semester, excluding room and board Out-of-State
Student: Approximately $14,989 for 12-16 credits per
semester, excluding room and board
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $388 for
academic school year
• Required entrance testing: Have ACT or need to take
placement test for course
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: varies
depending on certificate
Other Info
• The University of Chicago is consistently ranked
among the world's top 10 universities. The university
tied with Stanford University for 5th place in the 2014
U.S. News & World Report "Best National Universities
Rankings.” UIC offers military and service benefits.
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• Accounting, Art - Studio Emphasis, Art -Graphic Arts
Emphasis, Aviation, Biochemistry, Biology, Broad Field
Science, Broad Field Social Studies – History, Broad
Field Social Studies - Sociology; Business
Administration, Chemistry , Chinese, Communication,
Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics,
Education - Early Childhood-Middle Childhood ,
Education - Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence ,
Education - Early Adolescence-Adolescence ,
Education - Early Childhood - Adolescence ; English ,
Ethnic and Gender Studies, Exercise Science and
Sport Studies, German, History, Hospitality
Management, International Business, Japanese,
Marketing, Mathematics, Music – Church, Music -
Instrumental, Piano, Voice Performance Emphases
Music - Music Education Emphasis - General,
Instrumental or Choral ; Nonprofit Organization
Management, Nursing (Pre)* ,Philosophy , Physics ;
Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Science - Life
and Environmental, Sociology; Spanish; Specialized
Administration , Sport Management ,Teaching English
as a Second Language, Theatre, Writing
Other Information
Key Observations
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UNIVERSITYOFINDIANAPOLIS–DETAILS
University of Indianapolis - OVERVIEW
• University of Indianapolis is a private, non-profit
institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The entire
program is held on the main campus in downtown
Indianapolis. In total it currently has 5,200 traditional
students. It is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Association of Collegiate
Business Schools and Programs. It offers classes
during the evening, as well as in the summer.
Demographics
• Nearest Major City: Indianapolis
• Distance from Major city: In Indianapolis
Regional Universities (Midwest)
• Diversity on campus: 21% minority
and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools
and Programs
• Tuition (full time): $12,577
• Required entrance testing: Testing program for prior
credit
• Length of semester or courses: 5 weeks or traditional
semester
Other Info
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UNIVERSITYOFINDIANAPOLIS–DETAILS
• All undergraduate majors are available for adult
education students, the most popular are: English,
Management, Marketing and Administration.
Other Information
Key Observations
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UNIVERSITYOFPHOENIX–DETAILS
University of Phoenix (North Milwaukee campus) -
OVERVIEW
• University of Phoenix is a private, for-profit university
that is located throughout the country. The university
targets non-traditional students that seek a route that
may include a work schedule. The university offers
many majors, generally taken in an online format..
Demographics
• Type of School: Private, Profit
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: (Milwaukee campus) 467
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: unranked
• Diversity on campus: ~44% ethnic minority
• Online/Blended/None: Online or Classroom
which is a member of the North Central Association,
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Tuition (undergraduate): $4,740 for lower level, $7,020
for upper level
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $440 for lower-
level, $470 for upper-level for campus; $395 for lower-
level, $585 for upper-level for online classes
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $4,740 for
lower level, $7,020 for upper level
•
• Number of credits for class: Mostly 3 but varies from 1-
5
• Length of semester or courses: Mostly 5 weeks, but
varies 2-9 weeks
Other Info
• North Milwaukee is the closest campus.
• The Brookfield Campus has shut down.
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• English, communication with 4 different concentrations,
accounting, business, business with 12 different
concentrations, management, management with a
concentration in manufacturing, criminal justice with 3
different concentrations, organizational security and
management, human services with 3 different
concentrations, human services management, health
administration with 4 different concentrations,
psychology, and information technology with 7 different
concentrations
• Online students have full access to resources at
campuses
Other Information
Key Observations
• University of Phoenix shut down three Wisconsin
campuses, including Brookfield, due to lower
enrollment numbers and higher costs.
• North Milwaukee campus only offers online
programming.
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UNIVERSITYWISCONSIN,MILWAUKEE–DETAILS
UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE- OVERVIEW
• University Wisconsin, Milwaukee is a public, non-profit
institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It currently
professor to students ratio. University Wisconsin,
Milwaukee is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and offers courses in the evening, and in
the summer.
Demographics
• Type of Accreditation: Regionally by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools
• Tuition (undergraduate): In State - $19,110; Out of
State - $19,743
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $101/credit if
resident
• Required entrance testing: 2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: $1,212
• Number of credits for class: Varies, Most 4 or less
Other Info
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• Health Science, Architecture & Urban Planning,
Business Administration, Education, Engineering &
Applied Science, The Arts, Letters & Science
Other Information
Key Observations
• For being a large public university the University
Wisconsin, Milwaukee offers very few continuing
education majors. Additionally, scheduling appears to
be relatively inflexible.
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WISCONSININDIANHEADTECHNICALCOLLEGE–DETAILS
WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE - OVERVIEW
• Wisconsin Indianhead is a public, non-profit institution
located in Ashland, Wisconsin. It currently has nearly
4,000 students enrolled with a 1:16 professor to
students ratio. Wisconsin Indianhead is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission and offers courses in
the evening, on weekends, and in the summer.
Associates degrees and technical training programs
are offered.
Demographics
• Number of Locations: One of ten affiliates of the
Concordia University System
• Nearest Major City: Minneapolis, MN
• Distance from Major city: 218 miles to Minneapolis, MN
• Continuing Ed Enrollment: 300 on campus, ~500 online
• Undergraduate reputation – US News Rank: Not
Ranked
• Diversity on campus: 2.6% American Indian/Alaskan
Native
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
WITC is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools.
• Cost per credit hour: Undergraduate – $122.20
• Required entrance testing: ACT or Sat Scores
• Tuition (or credit hour) for Continuing Ed: 1,668 per
semester
• Length of semester or courses: Six Weeks
Other Info
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• Agricultural Power Machinery Operation Agricultural
Production Operations, General Dairy Husbandry and
Production Accounting Technology/Technician and
Bookkeeping, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial
Science, General Business Administration and
Management, General Business/Office
Automation/Technology/Data Entry Operations
Management and Supervision Sales, Distribution, and
Marketing Operations, General Computer and
Information Sciences, General Computer
Programming/Programmer, General
Carpentry/Carpenter Mason/Masonry Plumbing
Technology/Plumber, Cosmetology and Related
Personal Grooming Arts, Other Hair Styling/Stylist and
Hair Design Architectural Engineering
Technology/Technician Computer
Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Heating,
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Technology/Technician Mechanical
Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Child
Care and Support Services Management Dietitian
Assistant Emergency Medical Technology/Technician
(EMT Paramedic) Massage Therapy/Therapeutic
Massage Medical/Clinical Assistant Occupational
Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing, Vocational
Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other Registered
Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and
Clinical Nursing, Other Autobody/Collision and Repair
Technology/Technician Automobile/Automotive
Mechanics Technology/Technician, Industrial
Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Small Engine
Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician Machine
Tool Technology/Machinist Welding
Technology/Welder Corrections and Criminal Justice,
Other Criminal Justice/Police Science
Other Information
Key Observations
• Large amount of very specialized majors
• Very affordable, low tuition and low cost per credit hour
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