How We Compare

StraighterLine's affordable, convenient approach to higher education gives you the flexibility to design a career that fits into your life. Our online college courses deliver high-quality, on-demand education at affordable prices, with options ranging from $99 per month plus $49 per course, to an entire Freshman Year of College for $1,299. We also offer build-your-own-course bundles that allow you to pack multiple courses into a single semester for one convenient price.

With StraighterLine, you'll get the college credits you need—along with academic tutoring support when you need it—and save thousands of dollars on your education. The numbers speak for themselves:

COMPARE	PRIVATE 4-YEAR COLLEGE*	PUBLIC 4-YEAR COLLEGE*	PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE*	PUBLIC 2-YEAR COLLEGE*	STRAIGHTERLINE
ONE-YEAR TUITION AND FEES	$28,500	$8,244	$14,487	$2,963	$1,299
SAVINGS WITH STRAIGHTERLINE	95%	84%	91%	56%
FLEXIBLE START/STOP?	No	No	No	No	Yes
ON-DEMAND INSTRUCTION?	Maybe	Maybe	No	No	Yes
ON-DEMAND COURSE AVAILABILITY?	No	No	No	No	Yes
COLLEGE CREDIT?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
FULLY ONLINE?	Maybe	Maybe	Yes	Maybe	Yes
BEST CHOICE

Please note that StraighterLine doesn't participate in the federal financial aid program. Our courses are so affordable, you won't need financial aid. Why mortgage your future?

* Tuition data from "Trends in College Pricing: 2011" The College Board.