I may simply be misinformed. I was recalling something like 20-25k per year for BYU. When I checked https://admissions.byu.edu/how-much-does-it-cost I found that's definitely on the high side if you're LDS, but more or less accurate for non-LDS rates, and that includes room and board.
I was comparing to my UofU experience, with two semesters a year at about 3000 each plus some books. But I didn't have room and board costs included, as I lived with family until I got married. At http://financialaid.utah.edu/paying-for-college/cost.php I find that it estimates Utah resident costs are about 16k to live with family or 24k otherwise. So the costs don't really appear that different. Thanks Aaron! You're right - there isn't much cost difference between the two schools. Without looking it up, I'd still guess that Westminster is significantly more than that, and that UVU, USU, WSU, and WGU would be between 10-50% less in tuition, and probably similar costs for room and board. Thanks, Mac > On Nov 2, 2015, at 11:08 PM, Aaron Luman <[email protected]> wrote: > > Mac, can you explain what you mean by "They'll be pricy unless you have a > scholarship" (in reference to BYU)? > > This is the info that I see online: > > BYU: > 270 / credit OR > 9-11.5 credits is 2,447 > 12+ credits is $2,575 > > UofU: > ~560 + 200 / credit (Freshman/Sophomore) makes it > 9 credits = 2,360 > 12 credits = 2,960 > 15 credits = 3,565 > 18 credits = 4,165 > Junior/Senior is slightly more > >> On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 4:25 PM, Mac Newbold <[email protected]> wrote: >> If you're also considering school options, I'll give you a quick rundown of >> what I know: >> >> University of Utah: (full disclosure: my BS CS and MS CS are from here) >> Really solid program, I think generally considered the strongest in the >> state. They have some accredited specialty degrees as well focusing in >> particular areas, if that interests you, as well as a track system that can >> let you customize your degree program. If you want to consider a MS degree, >> they have a 5-year BS/MS program (non-thesis masters) or the traditional MS >> (with a thesis). I also loved working for one of the research groups while >> I was there, and learned a ton from that. They also have TA opportunities >> that can be very rewarding too. As a public school, the tuition is >> incredibly reasonable for the education you'll get. Any of my coworkers who >> did a CS degree at the UofU have uniformly been very high quality people >> and very skilled. >> >> BYU: >> I have a hard time keeping straight which programs are which, but I think >> CS is the one that makes the most sense here. They'll be pricy unless you >> have a scholarship. I've known some good/great devs who went here, but I >> can't say it's been as uniformly excellent as the U grads I've worked with. >> >> Neumont: (not on your list, but figured I'd chime in) >> Accredited university focused around CS (and now business). Very oriented >> toward the practical, but as a CS program they still do some theory and >> stuff too. Last year of the program is three 4-month Enterprise Projects >> where you'll work with a team of your peers for a company on something >> real. Definitely a strong way to build your resume fast. I think they're >> expensive too, compared to the U. Most of the candidates I've known from >> here are well qualified, and often the enterprise projects can lead you >> into a full time role in one of those companies. >> >> UVU: >> A strong contender, especially on the lower-cost end of the spectrum. >> Probably less than the UofU in cost, and more focused on vocational/career >> training than the theoretical side. They have I think a CS and some kind of >> WebDev program as well, and I'd probably stick with CS here too for better >> breadth. I've known a lot of really solid folks from here, and it's >> probably a lot more of a "small school" feel than your BYU or UofU >> experience, even though it probably competes with them in terms of actual >> enrollment numbers. >> >> Utah State University (USU): >> USU has had a strong engineering/CS program for a long time, and if you >> like a smaller college town this is a great option. I don't know how much >> CS they offer at their extension campuses either, but that may be a >> possibility. Public school, probably in the ball park of UVU and UofU for >> cost. Probably a close 2nd tier to UofU/BYU/UVU. >> >> Weber State University (WSU): >> They also have a CS program. Not the same caliber as the others. >> >> Westminster: >> Private university, and priced to match. CS program is small and close >> knit, and last I checked they had about 3-4 faculty and under 100 students >> in the program at any given time. If you want a small private liberal-arts >> college this may be for you. CS program is reasonable but definitely not a >> top-tier option in my book. >> >> Code boot camps: >> Dev Mountain, Coding Campus, etc. have some good options if you're looking >> to get started quickly, and reasonably priced. Not a 4 year degree, if that >> matters a lot to you. Very practical and hands on. >> >> Western Governors University (WGU): >> I know some folks going back to school by attending here (for BS or MS I >> think), and if you know your stuff already, you can pass an awful lot of >> final exams in one term to be able to skip a bunch of classes. Priced >> reasonably with a flat-rate per term model, and an all-you-can-eat course >> schedule. I don't know much at all about their CS specific offerings. >> >> Are there others missing from the list that I should know about? Anybody >> with more experience with one of the programs want to speak up to elaborate >> on (or refute) my statements? >> >> Thanks, >> Mac >> >> >> >> On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 5:07 PM, Kevin Jensen <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > Right now I'm living in Price and am getting ready to either commute or >> > move up north. So I'm just trying to plan the next five years or so. Thanks >> > for the descriptions, Mac. That was pretty much what I was wondering about >> > the degree names. >> > >> > On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 5:02 PM Kevin Jensen <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > > No specific company. But as far as schools I was thinking the u, BYU or >> > > UVU. >> > > >> > > On Mon, Nov 2, 2015, 4:10 PM Jonathan Duncan < >> > [email protected]> >> > > wrote: >> > > >> > >> On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 2:44 PM, Kyle Waters <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> > >> > On 11/02/2015 11:56 AM, Kevin Jensen wrote: >> > >> > > Which degree is preferred computer science or software engineering? >> > >> > > >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > When I was at USU there was computer science, and computer >> > engineering. >> > >> > Computer science was part of the College of Science and mostly focused >> > >> > on programming. While Computer Engineering was part of the College of >> > >> > Engineering and focused more on hardware. Since I left I understand >> > they >> > >> > moved Computer Science to the College of Engineering(where I believe >> > it >> > >> > belongs), but I don't think they rename it yet. Are you looking at a >> > >> > school that offers both degrees? >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Additionally, are you looking at any particular company that smiles more >> > >> favorably upon a certain degree? >> > >> >> > >> In my experience, degrees are not as much of a selling point as they >> > have >> > >> been in the past. But if your chosen school has a good program and you >> > are >> > >> looking to improve your own skills, you would probably do well choosing >> > >> either degree. 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