The online university rankings is done systematically by the Online Education Database which provides guides on online colleges, distance learning programs and more so on continuing education based on several criteria commonly called metrics. There are eight defined metrics of which include: peer web citations, the retention rate, acceptance rate, availability of financial aid, graduation rate, scholarly citations, number of years accredited and lastly the student to faculty ratio. Moreover, online ranking is being done to ensure that only legitimate online degrees are offered by accredited learning institutions and are offered in a transparent manner. According to this year’s Online Education Database, whose main functionality is that it keeps a database of online accredited degree programs, the top seven ranking colleges include:
Nova Southeastern University
Having a score of 9.213 metrics, it tops the list. It is the 10th largest independent university in the US and has been known for pioneering non traditional approaches to good quality education. It is also included in the review by Princeton as the college with the best distance learning graduate schools. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southeastern Colleges and Schools.
Regent University
With a score of 11.663 metrics this is a Christian online university that offers an academic curriculum based on strong biblical principle and morals. It is also accredited by the Commission on College of the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools in awarding associates, masters, doctorate and baccalaureates.
Champlain College
With a score of 13.290 metrics, this is college which is about 126 years old and has been offering online degree programs for almost 10 years and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Upper Iowa University
With a score of 13.479 metrics, it is similar in many ways to its counterpart Nova Southeastern University. It is known for its delivery of high and accredited quality education and boasts of a very cosmopolitan student population; offering both traditional and nontraditional types of education. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Higher Commission on Learning.
Letourneu University
With a score of 14.001 metrics this is another Christian online university based on Christian integrity in academics and technological innovation and is accredited by the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools and Commission on Colleges.
Liberty University
With a score of 14.195 metrics this is the world’s largest evangelical university and works to give it students education focused on Christ and is known as a ground for training champions for Christ .It is accredited by the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools and Commission on Colleges and offers masters, associates, bachelors and doctorate degrees.
Grand Canyon University
With a score of 15.502 metrics Grand Canyon is also a Christian community based university that focuses on students from diverse backgrounds. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission which is a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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