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<\/a><\/p>\nWestern Governors University<\/a> has had quite a few unhappy students. In reviews of the school, one complaint repeats itself ad nauseum, the lack of interaction with an actual professor. Students of Western Governors University often feel as if they are paying to teach themselves. There are \u201cmentors\u201d assigned to each student to help them get acclimated to online classes and assist them in any way they need, but the time between questions and answers is less than stellar.<\/p>\n Another big complaint about Western Governors University is the fact that all tests are graded by a third party and returned in around ten business days with either a pass or fail grade. This makes it very difficult for students to be able to ask questions about their tests or to be able to try and explain why one of their answers was what it was, as there is no communication between students and this third party. All these factors add up to Western Governors University having a measly graduation rate of 22%.<\/p>\n The measure of a university\u2019s worth is how much weight a degree from there carries with prospective employers. A degree from the University of Phoenix<\/a> carries the weight of a feather. This is because this university has earned a reputation for ridiculously easy coursework, allowing them to pass out diplomas like napkins.<\/p>\n The University of Phoenix has classes with \u201clearning teams\u201d, essentially groups of students working together to finish assignments. This makes it all too easy for some students to breeze their way through coursework, relying on the work of others. This adds to an accelerated education process where they cram a class into a short amount of time. Even professors have complained that they are unable to teach everything they should in the amount of time they are given with a class. The University of Phoenix is not the place for somebody looking for an academic challenge.<\/p>\n Argosy University<\/a> is a for-profit institution, which leads to some conflicts of interest that end up hurting students. As a for-profit university, Argosy does whatever they can to get as many students to enroll. Moreover, they give up those precious greenbacks. Most schools offer financial advisers to help students figure out how they can afford school. Furthermore, they help them find out if now might not be the right time to further their education. Argosy Online College<\/em> ignores this tactic. Instead, it goes for the hard sell right off the bat.<\/p>\n Perhaps the worst aspect of Argosy is their lack of accreditation in many fields which they still offer degree programs in. There was a scandal a few years back with Argosy promising students that their chosen fields would receive accreditation soon, which didn\u2019t happen. A degree from an unaccredited school is worth about as much as the blank paper to prospective employees.<\/p>\n Grantham University<\/a> is actually a fairly well thought of online university. Their graduation rate of 41% isn\u2019t stellar but is certainly an improvement over many of the universities on this list. Grantham University also has an accreditation, meaning their degrees are actually worth something. The problem with Grantham is, once again, how for-profit schools operate.University of Phoenix<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nArgosy University Online<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGrantham University<\/h2>\n
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\nThe most common complaint amongst Grantham University students is how unreachable faculty and staff are when they need assistance. All these complaints also mention that the staff becomes extremely available to talk to students. However, this happens only once it is time to re-enroll in new classes. Grantham University is a decent option only if you like teaching yourself everything you need to know.<\/p>\nKaplan University<\/h2>\n
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