Limestone or Touro

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Xarick, Mar 7, 2005.

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  1. Xarick

    Xarick New Member

    I am looking to apply to several colleges to see where I would stand. I am kind of between these two now for applications. Touro seems to be a decent school with a good BSCS program. What I really like about it is that books are included in the tuition. This makes it cheaper than limestone.

    However limestones program looks a tad better. Maybe a little more BSCS style.

    How about the schools themselves. How do they compare?
     
  2. Xarick

    Xarick New Member

    Okay now I need to addend this here a bit. I was looking over limestones course structure and it looks like they charge $280 for a 1 credit course. I thought they meant $280 per credit hour, but then they charge $660 for a 3 credit course. That would make it $220 a credit hour. Am I understanding this correctly or no?
     
  3. buckwheat3

    buckwheat3 Master of the Obvious

    Xarick,
    A Limestone grad here! I have nothing but great things to say about Limestone. If you like interaction with your professors/instructors you will have made a great choice!
    The course prices are slightly higher for virtual campus, than for "on campus" classes, that might be where the confusion is coming from (check out the virtual campus website again). If you go the Limestone route, keep me posted, hopefully I can give you the "skinny" on some of your courses!
    As a side note; living within 15 miles of campus I was lucky enough to double up on classes, using a "brick and click"method I was lucky enough to graduate within 25 months. However, if you have an opportunity to be in upstate SC, check out Limestone, she's been around since 1845!
    Best,
    Gavin
     
  4. Xarick

    Xarick New Member

    well it definetly is $220 per credit hour at limestone, so that makes them cheaper per credit hour, but with books the two school break even.

    The nice thing about touro is the whole cd rom book thing, plus they cover a ton of stuff in their curriculum (of course this is assuming that the course decriptions are semi accurate).

    However limestone seems like a much more traditional approach. Also limestone offers that security degree. Thats a huge plus.

    Anyone else have thoughts?
     
  5. webevis

    webevis New Member

    Xarick,
    I'm a current Limestone student starting my Junior year, I agree with buckwheat3-nothing but good things to say. I live here in Gaffney also however I'm not able to take advantage of the Block program. If you join us let me know and like buckwheat3 I may be able to provide some "help" with some of the classes.

    Buckwheat3,
    What was your major? Maybe you can help me!!



     
  6. buckwheat3

    buckwheat3 Master of the Obvious

    Webevis,
    My major was Business Administration/Management, (2002) with a minor in History....I found the Business stuff boring and started working on my graduate degree in History....with many classes just down the road at Converse, however I have since transferred.
    Oh by the way, DR. Cunning sent out a letter seeking input on a MBA program...I remember vicious rumors rumbling around that a Masters program was being considered back in 2002....hey if you happen to see him on campus do me a favor and tell him Limestone also needs to consider a Master of Arts in Teaching like at Converse!
    Why should Winthrop and Converse gooble up all the potential teachers seeking their masters...heck Limestone turns out two main majors: Business and Education...it's a shame the should lose out on so much opportunity!
    But it looks like Limestone is at least setting itself to go toe to toe with Gardner-Webb's MBA program...now if they would only give those education majors a shot at a masters program...afterall shouldn't Converse to be able to share the wealth very comfortable at $840.00 a class? hahahahaha!
    Best, Gavin

    PS stay away from the quarry
     

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