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Distance Learning Cost Comparison

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Which is more expensive: distance learning or traditional college attendance? Find out with our cost comparison chart.

Distance Learning Costs:

Tuition: _________________

Other school fees: _________________

Textbooks: _________________

Computer hardware: _________________

Computer software: _________________

School supplies: _________________

Home office set up or repair: _________________

Internet connection: _________________

Misc. expenses (time off work, child care, etc.): _________________

Total: _________________

Traditional College Costs:

Tuition: _________________

Other school fees: _________________

Textbooks: _________________

Computer hardware: _________________

Computer software: _________________

Transportation (including parking permit): _________________

Child care: _________________

School supplies: _________________

Misc. expenses (time off work, etc.): _________________

Total: _________________

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