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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. 

WGU tuition rates as of August 2021.

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

$29,000

Capella University

$39,425

Southern New Hampshire University

$39,600

University of Phoenix

$47,760

Grand Canyon University

$58,200

DeVry University

$61,680

Western Governors University

$29,000

Capella University

$39,425

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

Capella University

$33,885

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

Capella University

$33,885

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

Capella University

$43,477

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

Capella University

$43,477

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

$15,900

Grand Canyon University

$17,700

University of Phoenix

$20,520

Capella University

$21,160

Southern New Hampshire University

$22,932

Walden University

$23,700

Western Governors University

$15,900

Grand Canyon University

$17,700

University of Phoenix

$20,520

Capella University

$21,160

Southern New Hampshire University

$22,932

Walden University

$23,700

Discover How to Pay for School

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