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    Online college, sometimes called distance learning or e-learning, is a method of completing college level or advanced degree courses over the Internet. There are hundreds of educational institutions that offer online college programs. Some of these schools only offer online learning while others offer a mixture of online and classroom learning.

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Top Online Colleges

AIU Online

Bottom line: Great option for most students; top pick for military
Capella University

Bottom line: Good mix of education resources and cost, ideal for working students
Kaplan University

Bottom line: Most areas of specialization and widest financial aid options
Walden University

Bottom line: Best school for advanced degrees, but undergrad offering is less impressive
DeVry University

Bottom line: Unique technology degree programs, good post-graduate employment rate, but focus is more on onsite school
Westwood College

Bottom line: Good alumni support and career focus
Colorado Technical University

Bottom line: Active student community reaches past online limitations
South University

Bottom line: Strong career-oriented curriculum, best teachers and class sizes
Liberty University

Bottom line: Good pick for students looking for an inexpensive, faith-based curriculum

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