Cost Savings Calculator

Online Cost Savings Calculator

The Cost Savings Calculator shows how much money you can potentially save by taking online classes versus on-campus classes.

To use the Cost Savings Calculator, replace example numbers in each statement below with your own information. Once you have finished, click the Calculate button to get an estimate of how much you can potentially save by taking a class online!

I drive Enter your milage, such as 10 miles to and from campus for class each day.
My vehicle can get Enter your milage, such as 25 miles per gallon / per charge (MPG/MPGe).
It costs me $ Enter the cost of gas to fill your vehicle, such as 42.50 to fill up / charge my vehicle.
Some other costs regarding my commute (such as parking fees, public transportation, etc.) cost me $ Enter your transportation fees, such as 15.50 per day.
Child care costs me $ Enter your child care costs, such as 30.00 per day.
I spend Enter the time you spend commuting, such as 45 minutes commuting to and from campus per day.
My time is worth $ Enter the worth of your personal time, such as 30.00 per hour.

Note: The results shown below are just an estimate.

Description	Your Cost
Your transportation costs	$0.00
Your childcare costs	$0.00
Your personal time cost	$0.00

Description	Your Cost
Your daily cost for attending classes	$0.00
Assuming a 15 week semester, meeting once per week	$0.00
Assuming a 15 week semester, meeting twice per week	$0.00

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