WWDB Tools System & Online Universities comparison

A cost comparison of training systems which can be done in one's discretionary time, ostensibly for the purpose of improving one's lifestyle.
(Note: I've chosen the below online universities and degree programs mostly at random-- based simply on my awareness of them.)

Average yearly investment:

WWDB tools system:

Annual renewal $35
Standing Order:
6/mo x $2.5 x 11 mo = $165
Specialty (Profiles of Success/DVD):
4 X $10 = $40
Extra CD/wk: 4/mo X $2.5 X 12 = $120
WWDB premier membership & my.biz website
$41/mo X 12 = $492
CommuniKate unified messaging system:
$32 X 12 mo = $384
Major Functions:
Dream Night - $65
Spring Leadership - $125
Family Reunion - $250
Free Enterprise - $100
Regional:
$7 X 3 sessions X 4 mo = $84
Local/Organizational/SLM:
$7 X 4 mo = $28
Misc Supplies:
PFR & WSA4400 sheets - $10
Books - $120
Recorders, batteries, tapes - $50
Pens & Notepads - $20

Unlike the programs below, this program can be pursued (and it is recommended that it is pursued) in tandem with business development activities, so that the profit and tax deductions from the enterprise can absorb the costs.

Total: $2088/year (not counting gas/food expenses)

Update: The IBO Chronicles has a similar cost breakdown for the BWW system here.

University of Phoenix Online
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (http://www.uopxonline.com/BS_Information_Technology.asp)
60 credits x $475/credit

up to 27 credits per year (http://www.uopxonline.com/FAQs.asp) - average time of program completion, 2 - 3 years.

Total: $12,825/yr (not including textbooks, supplies, or gas/food expenses)

Westwood College Online (http://www.westwoodonline.edu/admissions/tuition-and-fees.asp)
1/2 time student
$299 – $424 per credit hour (I'll avg to $361.50)
(6 - 8.5 credit hours)
There is an online laboratory fee ($30 per credit hour) that can vary by term and is added to the student’s account.

Associates - Software Engineering: (http://www.westwoodonline.edu/pdf/2006_wol_catalog.pdf)
106.5 credit hours x $391.50

Total: $41,694.75 for 20 months (not including textbooks, supplies, or gas/food expenses)

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