Sullivan University vs Grand Canyon University

Hello friends:

Since I have ruled out Capella....

would you choose a PhD from Sullivan or an Ed.D from Grand Canyon?

I like both programs, both doctoral programs are fairly new. Sullivan being brand new and GCU in it's second or third year.

I think my angst my boil down to the PHD vs EDD designation and no, I do not wish to reopen that discussion.

GCU is cheaper but to (kinda) cite our friend Rich Douglas "picking the wrong school can just leave a bad scar"

What I do know is I prefer to get a doctorate via online or hybrid of a school who has a campus.

Thank you in advance for your comments.

 

Jay,

Just curious at this point, why you're ruling out Capella University? I would choose Ph.D from Sullivan University over Grand Canyon University. As far as, I like to have a Ph.D over Doctor of Education because I feel that it has more credential over the professional doctorates. Another thing I want to avoid Grand Canyon University because I don't want people confuse about my degree with Grand Canyon College (a diploma mill school). It is the same as I avoided Regis University because of St. Regis University (a diploma mill school).

I would choose hyprid over online; but it would be better if the school has B&M campus. This might help to avoid prospective employers question you whether the degree you earned was online.

 

Because I would prefer to get a doctorate from a school that has a campus; Capella does not. I have to say it is not because I feel one school is inferior to the other; just a personal preference.

 

Oh, BTW. Do I read something wrong here? Sullivan University charges $300.00 for application fee?

"Complete the Graduate School application form;
 Submit a nonrefundable $300 enrollment fee;
 Provide official transcripts indicating a completed, related master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from a U.S. school accredited by an agency recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or from a non-U.S. institution with comparable accreditation. A minimum of a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for master’s course work is required.
 Present a current resume that indicates a minimum of five years of professional experience in business, government, or not-for-profit management.
 Submit contact information for three references from past or current employers, university professors, or professional associations. Personal references from family, friends, and others are not acceptable.
 Provide a 500-1,000 word essay to describe your motivations to pursue Ph.D. studies."

 

If you attend Capella University, how are you sure that someone is not going to open a diploma mill called St. Capella University next year? What if another person opens up Georgetown University International" or Southern Methodist International University 6 months from now? Also, what happens if by next year, those diploma mills (St. Regis University and Grand Canyon College) are shut down or cease to exist?

I don't think using such premise to sort through schools is an effective way to getting a degree in what one really wants. Bottom line: if your degree is from a legit school, there is nothing to worry about. The only people that should worry are those with degrees from those diploma mills. If anything, getting a degree from a B & M school compared to getting one from an online-only school is/should be one program/school sorting criteria that guarantees ROI more than school names.

 

The bad news is it is simply an enrollment fee.... fluff I suppose?

 

I'm sure Sullivan's PhD in Management program will be a fine one. However, know that their tuition is $2800 ($700 x 4 credits per course) plus $200 registration fee for a total cost of $3000 per course excluding books. I initially was interested in the program. Paying that much for tuition is just out of my reach right now. So, I'm now working on Dakota State University Doctor of Science in Information Systems for a more manageable tuition of $344 per credit hour. Here is a link to more information about the PhD program at Sullivan.

 

Really? You can come up with million reasons between Sullivan University vs Grand Canyon University. Well, that is my opinion. I think you should open a school name it just a little bit different than the others. Don't forget to operate it as diploma mill institution out of your garage in Chicago. Perhaps, it is either University of Chicago at Cyber, or Northwestern University at Cyber. :joke:lol

 

I spoke with the Dean of our Graduate College about the admissions fee. I think that we will be seeing a change very soon.

 

The tuition is high but not too out of line for other PhD programs I would be interested in attending. I do have to say all the added fees; enrollment, online course fee, etc are annoying and drive up the overall cost of the program.

 

I sent in my application for the DSU Doctor of Science last month.

A major reason was the relatively tuition.

 

The admissions fee for the Ph.D. has been lowered by $200. It is now $100.

 

Dakota State is a fine school. The Program Coordinator for their masters in Educational Technology is a friend of mine.