What's better? A nationally accredited college or a regionally accredited college?

**gregdavidson** · 01-02-2009 11:36 AM

I was thinking about taking some online classes to get my Associates In Business Administration degree and I just got off the phone with a representative from an online college/university. The guy said that his school was regionally accredited which doesn't sound as good as nationally accredited. When I asked him about this he said that schools like Notre Dame were regionally accredited. Which one is better? I'm a little confused here.

**Creativity** · 01-20-2009 08:14 AM

To my mind, it will be far more better to go to nationally accredited college. Moreover, you can go to both and where you will pass, go there.

**greggomatic76** · 01-20-2009 10:48 AM

I've honestly never heard of reguionally accredited colleges. Check the criteria for becoming accredited on the regional level and compare those to the national level...for all I know, they could have tougher requirement for accreditation.

**gregdavidson** · 01-24-2009 06:52 PM

The guy I was talking to said that nationally accredited for small tech schools.

Originally Posted by greggomatic76

I've honestly never heard of reguionally accredited colleges. Check the criteria for becoming accredited on the regional level and compare those to the national level...for all I know, they could have tougher requirement for accreditation.

**CybFun.com** · 01-24-2009 07:01 PM

Online course? If it's ITT or Devry, that's not really a college.

**gregdavidson** · 01-24-2009 07:27 PM

I believe it was Kaplan University. They wanted $28,000 for the first year. Isn't that the same amount it would cost for me to go to a state university?

Originally Posted by CybFun.com

Online course? If it's ITT or Devry, that's not really a college.

**CybFun.com** · 01-24-2009 07:31 PM

Kaplan university? I've never heard of it. I believe that's just a company having such a name, though.

**gregdavidson** · 01-24-2009 07:36 PM

They said they had a couple of campuses here in Florida where I live.

Originally Posted by CybFun.com

Kaplan university? I've never heard of it. I believe that's just a company having such a name, though.

**byzantium** · 01-25-2009 04:34 PM

Oh yeah, Kaplan College. They sound dodgy, there's one about five miles from my house and it keeps getting sold, Kaplan is just their latest name. Used to be California College of Technology, then it was called something I don't recall, then it was Maric College Sacramento, now the sign says Kaplan. They rent out their ground floor to the IRS Sacramento field office public counter to raise funds. I hate going in there because there's only about 10 parking spaces for the IRS, and 50 people competing for them. There's nowhere to park and walk in, either, since it's all by itself on a little patch of land between two freeways. The rest of the lot is permit parking only for the college.

I wouldn't go with anyplace that keeps changing its name like that, and just popped up a year ago. The place where I learned computer repair is a little one campus family owned place here in town. They don't have tons of cash, but they care about their students, and have been owned by the same people since 1965. That's the type of place you need to go to. You need to do some research.

And to other posters, yes, Kaplan is a DeVry type place, more a tech school than a real college. There are better places to learn business. I went to a tech school because I wanted specific skills, and needed hands on experience. My local community college just teaches programming. I suck at programming.

**The Stealthy One** · 01-25-2009 04:38 PM

Greg, don't listen to the folks in this thread. Take it from someone who knows firsthand (me!) who got royally screwed: though it sounds worse, regional accreditation is actually better. National accreditation is granted to ghetto for-profit schools and they flaunt it as if it is better.

Don't bother going to a nationally accredited school, as your credits will not transfer to a regionally accredited (read: real) college or uni, if you decide to go back for a B.S. or M.S.. Stick with a regionally accredited school - you'll be much happier and better off in the long run.

**mscherry** · 03-19-2009 03:29 PM

Dont pay no mind to what these losers tell ya, regionally accredited universities and/or colleges are better than nationally accredited. Why? Because regional have more strict rules,requirements,and etc. Say if you go to brown mackie college right; their accrediting member is acics you can transfer from to obtain a bachelors or masters but the thing is you have to continue going to the same accrediting member though. You wont be able to attend famu,um,florida memorial uni.,fau and the list goes on. Because the above mentioned are accredited by sacs so anyone out there please dont make the mistake i did. As of right now i attend everest uni(asics) im trying to get into nsu i think i have a 70% chance to transfer and get my bacelors in legal studies. Before you sigh off on any fin. Aid check fastweb or collegeboard.com to get tuition info accrediting info and whatever else might be helpful to you. Please dont jump on the first school you see. Go 2 a comm college than an uni or just go str8 2 a 4 year university. Whether you just graduated high school or my age(23) here are some schools that are regionally accredited broward college,miami dade college,nova southeastern university,florida atlantic university,flo mo(miami),uf,fiu,fsu, keiser university,south university,palm beach atlantic university and also university of tampa. These are the ones off the top of my head, but here are 3 that are not accredited by sacs but are good strayer university,ashford university and city college. City college is accredited by asics but my homegirl went there 4 paralegal studies and now she attends st. Thomas university for her law degree. So just a small reminder look up schools first 2 check em out,u'll gain some valuable info!

**gggreen** · 04-16-2009 01:33 AM

In India, AICTE is a body which accredits the colleges. however, the college can also get recognition from various universities and other acts from court of law. I have done post graduate studies in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise management, which is recognized by state university as my college ICECD is recognized by Gujarat university and United Nations(reason being ICECD has NGO management program also). The regional association along with an international recognition was a exclusive blend in any manner when it comes to affiliation or accreditation of college. It doesn't matter the "National/regional" but what matters most is the type of course delivered and relevance of association.

**garza_A_L** · 10-01-2010 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by mscherry

Dont pay no mind to what these losers tell ya, regionally accredited universities and/or colleges are better than nationally accredited. Why? Because regional have more strict rules,requirements,and etc. Say if you go to brown mackie college right; their accrediting member is acics you can transfer from to obtain a bachelors or masters but the thing is you have to continue going to the same accrediting member though. You wont be able to attend famu,um,florida memorial uni.,fau and the list goes on. Because the above mentioned are accredited by sacs so anyone out there please dont make the mistake i did. As of right now i attend everest uni(asics) im trying to get into nsu i think i have a 70% chance to transfer and get my bacelors in legal studies. Before you sigh off on any fin. Aid check fastweb or collegeboard.com to get tuition info accrediting info and whatever else might be helpful to you. Please dont jump on the first school you see. Go 2 a comm college than an uni or just go str8 2 a 4 year university. Whether you just graduated high school or my age(23) here are some schools that are regionally accredited broward college,miami dade college,nova southeastern university,florida atlantic university,flo mo(miami),uf,fiu,fsu, keiser university,south university,palm beach atlantic university and also university of tampa. These are the ones off the top of my head, but here are 3 that are not accredited by sacs but are good strayer university,ashford university and city college. City college is accredited by asics but my homegirl went there 4 paralegal studies and now she attends st. Thomas university for her law degree. So just a small reminder look up schools first 2 check em out,u'll gain some valuable info!

I totally agree with your posting. To the individual who is ranting and raving about his tech school first and foremost what a waste of time and money that was primarily in this day and age, state of the union address clearly stated within the next few years BS degree will be most nearly a requirement for any career pay close attention : Career not job: tech school is alright is your looking to work the rest of your life. An educated individual can appreciate the diversity of a career far over that of the under.

**LiquidFox** · 10-09-2010 12:34 AM

Gregdavidson,

I didn't know there was such a thing as an Associates in Business Administration. I'm a business major (econ/finance) and I'm at a community college that offers a pre-business track to get into a 4-year university. Seems like you've posted a while back but do you know if the college you're looking at is a "for-profit" college like U.Phoenix? I just watched a documentary called "College, Inc" from PBS and it talks about the perils of dealing with for-profit colleges.

For whatever reason a person chooses get an education, that person should do the necessary research into each institution before making a rational decision. (I.E. Evaluate your needs and see if the school meets it.) Education is what you make of it. To choose my path, I personally looked at the college's brand, program, location, and cost.

**carlton321** · 08-19-2011 12:43 AM

Regional accreditation agencies concentrate on specific areas of the country. National accreditation agencies can represent colleges across the United States and even in some other countries.

Historically, regional accreditation agencies started as leagues of traditional colleges and universities in a specific area. National accreditation agencies started as associations of schools with a common theme. Many served schools that were not initially founded as colleges or universities.

Several national accreditation agencies, such as the Association for Biblical Higher Education, the Association of Theological Schools, and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, accredit faith-based schools. These national agencies can assess faith-based schools more freely. If a faith-based school were to apply for regional accreditation (which is secular), it may be asked to make compromises in its religious teachings.