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In 2010, Illinois realized major changes were required for its higher education planning. The Illinois Public Agenda for College and Career Success was established as the pathway to "One Illinois," a strategic plan to offer affordable high-quality educational opportunities to all residents of the state, thereby providing more advanced job opportunities to everyone.
As part of the state's overhaul, colleges and universities throughout Illinois were asked to double their efforts to deliver high quality online programs. Schools throughout the state met the charge, upping the number of overall offerings, both in terms of individual courses and fully online programs, encouraging more students in-state to take online courses and drawing in unprecedented numbers of out-of-state distance students.
But before we look at the institutions with the best online colleges in IL, let's start with the state of higher education and online education in particular in Illinois today.
A Brief Overview of Higher Education in Illinois
In 2013, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that Illinois had 186 degree-granting institutions, broken down as follows: 60 public schools, 83 nonprofits and 43 for-profits. The total number of bachelor's degrees awarded in the '12-'13 school year at these schools was: 34,403 at public schools, 30,598 at private nonprofits and 10,991 at private for-profits.
in 2013, Illinois had 186 degree-granting institutions
- 60 public
- 83 non-profit
- 43 for-profit
Tuition-wise, the College Board found that, in the '15-'16 school year, the average in-state tuition and fees for four-year public schools was $13,190 while the out-of-state average was $22,730.
As for the state's financial aid efforts, the National Association of State Student Grant & Aid Programs (NASSGAP) reported that Illinois awarded $372.323 million in need-based grants and $1.051 million in non-need grants for the '13-'14 school year. Grants make up 98.95% of the state's total fiscal support for higher education.
The State of Online Higher Education in Illinois
The NCES estimates that at least 10.1% of students enrolled in Title IV institutions in Illinois are in fully online programs. Of those, 72.5% were reported to be undergraduates and 39.7% were found to be living in Illinois, indicating the state does an excellent job of attracting out-of-state distance students.
Illinois Community Colleges Online (ILCCO), a consortium of all 48 community colleges in the state, is a prime example of how online colleges in IL is being embraced by the state. The organization serves both distance students and schools. For students it is a comprehensive database of every distance course and program offered at an Illinois community college, along with streamlined enrollment and resources that prep first-time distance students. For colleges, it means an unprecedented level of shared resources and support from their fellow community colleges, along with training opportunities designed to improve the implementation and coordination of every school's online programs.
Illinois is also a member of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), an organization that facilitates affordable online education opportunities for students residing in states throughout the region. Illinois has partnered with 11 other states, giving students greater access to the entirety of the region's excellent online opportunities. One of the compact's biggest draws is reduced tuition, which lets students pursue online courses and programs outside Illinois at heavily reduced rates, bordering on in-state level pricing. For those who want to learn more, the Illinois Department of Higher Education provides some excellent background information on the state's membership in the MHEC and the terms of a reciprocity agreement that go along with membership.
Best Online Colleges in Illinois
Below, you will find our rankings of the best online four-year programs in Illinois. Our profiles look at how schools approach online education and then list out their services for distance students and their popular, fully online degrees. After reviewing our best of Illinois, explore our state resources, like a database of every college and university in Illinois or our index of popular in-state scholarships.
National Louis University
- City: Chicago
- annually: $15,915
All digital, online course content relating to NLU's distance education is hosted on Desire2Learn. This learning management system platform provides students and teachers access to forward-thinking online features such as drop boxes for completed assignments, class lists, calendars with deadlines and due dates posted, discussions or forums and quizzes, among other tools. For anyone unfamiliar with D2L, NLU provides tutorials to help make the system more convenient for first time users. Recently, NLU launched Starfish, an online student support network that gives access to advising, tutoring, career development and student finance help. NLU's Learning Support and library are excellent resources also accessible by online students.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Applied Communications Degree Online (B.A.)
- Criminal Justice Degree Online (B.A.)
- Health Care Leadership Degree Online (B.S.)
- Management Degree Online (B.S.)
- Management Information Systems (MIS) Degree Online (B.S.)
The online Applied Communications bachelor's degree program at NLU does include one face-to-face collaborative workshop per term, though all other classes for the major are available online.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration Degree Online (M.B.A.)
- Master of Health Services Administration (M.H.A.) Degree Online
- Master's in Early Childhood Administration Degree Online (M.Ed.)
- Master's in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (T.L.A.) Degree Online (M.Ed.)
- Master's in Technology Education Degree Online (M.Ed.)
Five endorsements are offered and can be taken as a stand-alone series of courses or in conjunction with a degree program.
Methodist College
- City: Peoria
- annually: $17,030
All online classes at Methodist College are available through the Sakai learning management system, and the school provides free tutorials for students who want to familiarize themselves with the program before classes start. Consistent with the flexibility of online education, the nursing practicum is a self-directed learning experience. As part of that, students are responsible for setting up a personalized practicum with a BSN prepared nurse preceptor.
The online nursing program is available to nurses who have passed the NCLEX exam. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in general studies courses is also required. For those who qualify, students can transfer up to 82 credits toward their degree.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
Roosevelt University
- City: Chicago
- annually: $26,500
RU Online is comprised of a community of online learners who interact with each other and their instructors on the Blackboard portal. Beyond the delivery of mostly asynchronous and some synchronous courses, RU Online maintains various types of modern features to ensure strong communication between online students and their instructors, including email, chat rooms, bulletin boards, "live" online office hours and telephone calls. Blackboard training and tutorials are available to teach students the basic features of the learning management system, from downloading a syllabus and uploading assignments to participating in a discussion board and taking an online quiz.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Criminal Justice, BACJ
- Criminal Justice, BACJ Fast-Track for Adults
- Interdisciplinary Studies, BAIS Fast-Track for Adults
- Organizational Communication, BAOC Fast-Track Degree for Adults
- Organizational Leadership, BAOL Fast-Track Degree for Adults
- Sustainability Studies, BASS Fast-Track for Adults
- Psychology, BPS Fast-Track
Several undergraduate minors and credentials can be taken entirely online at RU in addition to the entirely online bachelor's degrees.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Performing Arts Administration, MA
- Teaching and Learning, MA
- Training and Development, MATD
Six graduate-level, credential track options are also available through RU Online, as well as GuIDE courses. These Guided Independent Distance Education courses enable students to work independently online under the direction of an RU faculty member. Since GuIDE courses are exactly the same as other RU courses in regards to credit and content, these courses are eligible for financial aid.
Quincy University
- City: Quincy
- annually: $25,834
The online Professional Degree Programs offered by Quincy enable working adults to complete their bachelor's degrees at their convenience, with their online classroom accessible anytime, anywhere. Individuals curious to know more about how online courses are delivered at Quincy can view a course demo that walks new online students through the basic features of the virtual classroom hosted by Moodle. It is on this platform that students actively participate in their online courses similar to how they would in a traditional, face-to-face classroom setting. Typically, the online programs take students two years to complete.
Admission requirements for Quincy Online state that students must be at least twenty-four years of age and have graduated high school at least seven years ago. Transfer credit requirements vary from program to program, however Quincy does participate in the Credit for Academically Related Experience (CARE) program, which allows students with relevant practice and life experience to earn college credit.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Human Services Degree
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration in Operations Management
- Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Business Administration - General Track
- Master of Arts in Communication
MacMurray College
- City: Jacksonville
- annually: $22,400
Through the open source classroom Moodle, MacMurray College manages both its blended and fully-online courses. MacOnline, the college's online learning environment, offers accelerated, fully-online courses in eight-week long terms. By taking two courses each term, a student can complete an entire bachelor's degree in just over three years. However, transfer students may finish their degree sooner. There are six sessions during the academic year that occur every two months. MacOnline places particular emphasis on students learning from each other. Students are encouraged to participate in discussion threads where they share and debate ideas and demonstrate knowledge of certain topics based on life and work experience, while the instructor guides the lesson. Most online courses are delivered in a fully-online, asynchronous, cohort format.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- RN to BSN
For those majoring in Business Administration, six possible concentration areas are available for study. Since MacMurray College introduced its new fully-online degree programs Fall of 2014, there are no online graduate level courses or programs available yet.
MacMurray fully accredited with the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college also subscribes to the Quality Matters Program (QM) which reviews the content of each online course to ensure they meet national standards for quality.
Aurora University
- City: Aurora
- annually: $20,720
Students at Aurora take classes in five- and eight-week modules, using Moodle to access online materials. The college provides students with several resources, including an online bookstore, virtual librarian, career development office and an online academic advisor.
Admission requirements vary by academic program. Common requirements for undergraduate students include two years of professional work experience and at least 15 credit hours of transferrable courses. For graduate studies, a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is typically required. Aurora waives application fees for all online students.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
- Bachelor of Social Work
- RN to BSN Online
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Arts in Mathematics Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration with Leadership Concentration
- Master of Science in Accountancy
- Master of Science in Nursing
- MSN Bridge Program
- Online Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates
Lincoln Christian University
- City: Lincoln
- annually: $16,050
NLU prides itself on delivering online and hybrid programs taught from a Christian perspective and delivered through the online learning management system called ANGEL. This platform provides students access to everything from course syllabi, assignments and lesson material, to their grades, schedules and bill paying. With a curriculum designed specifically to maximize the the online learning experience for adults, students participate in asynchronous courses with synchronous elements by listening to podcasts, looking at Websites, reading, studying, watching videos and interacting online with instructors and other students. Participating in an online student orientation is mandatory for all online students to help familiarize them with NLU's expectations and online learning tools prior to the start of their program or course.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (Alternative Option)
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Services (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Study
- Bachelor of Arts in Management
Additionally, associate's degrees in Biblical Studies and Early Childhood Education, as well as a TESOL certificate can be obtained through online courses at LCU.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Arts in Bible & Theology
- Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Arts in TESOL
At NLU's Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies, busy adults have the opportunity to take convenient online courses in an accelerated format; they may enroll in two classes every eight weeks or one class every seven weeks. Students spend approximately 125 hours per course on work, with the workload dispersed according to the professor's preference.
Benedictine University
- City: Lisle
- annually: $25,516
This university's learning management system of choice is a highly interactive system called Engage. Designed to foster an online learning experience similar to that of a traditional, on-campus program, students interact with the faculty and their classmates via instant message, email and Skype in order to ask questions, complete assignments by specified deadlines and discuss topics with their peers. Course materials are delivered in the form of assigned homework, case studies, posting to discussion boards, reading lecture notes, reviewing lesson plans and viewing PowerPoint presentations and videos. Online students can take advantage of Benedictine's career assistance, which students have access to the very day they start class. One unique aspect for admittance to Benedictine is the school's requirement that all online undergraduate students are a minimum of 22 years of age.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Organizational Leadership
With the creation of a portfolio demonstrating content mastery, students can receive work experience or prior learning assessment (PLA) credits towards their online degree at Benedictine at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), with seven available areas of emphasis
- Master of Science (MS) in Management and Organizational Behavior
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition and Wellness
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Dual MPH/MS in Management and Organizational Behavior
- Dual Concentration MBA
Further resources for online students are made accessible with registration, including an academic advisor, 24/7 tech support, BU's online library, a personable Student Services Coordinator, learning specialists to help with coursework and a Program Manager who provides support and aid during the process of admissions.
Judson University
- City: Elgin
- annually: $27,530
The Judson Experience offers synchronous, completely online courses taught in cohort model; students attend class virtually at set times and work through their programs with the same group of people from start to finish. Judson strives to differentiate between their "adult" accelerated programs and their traditional programs, designing their Adult Undergraduate Programs to be time efficient, applicable to students' careers and to surround students with their peers. Typically finishing their major program in just 22 months, students focus on one course at a time in small classes; faculty members are able to give each student personal attention.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Applied Psychology
- Business Administration
- Communications Management
- Criminal Justice Management
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Management and Leadership
The majority of these online undergraduate degree tracks provide an opportunity for an internship at an organization of the student's choosing toward the end of the program. Experiential learning combined with outstanding and experienced instructors prepares students to further their careers or continue on to graduate level studies.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
A Master of Arts in Ministry is also available primarily online with some weekend residency on campus required.
For those who want to specialize their degree program or further advance their careers without enrolling in a full-fledged degree program can pursue one of the seven fully-online certificate programs offered by JU.
Olivet Nazarene University
- City: Bourbonnais
- annually: $29,890
Olivet's accelerated, online courses and programs are delivered through a combination of Blackboard, Ellucian and Moodlerooms, the company that hosts Olivet's Joule system. Programs are formatted using the cohort model, allowing the accelerated online tracks to be completed in two years or less. Through their individual portal, students have access to a multitude of resources: SmartThinking tutoring; the writing lab; writing resources such as organizational templates, video tutorials and research assistance; and information regarding time and stress management.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Arts: Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Arts: Pastoral Leadership
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Organizational Leadership
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Arts in Education: Reading Specialist
Accelerated endorsement programs in the areas of English as a Second Language (ESL), Middle School (grade levels 6-8 ) and Teacher Leader are offered online and are designed to assist practicing teachers who wish to achieve certification in a specialized area. Typically taking 10 to 16 months to complete, the endorsement tracks provide the option to smoothly segue into an optional master's degree in the same field.
Greenville College
- City: Greenville
- annually: $23,612
Online classes take place through Learning@Greenville (D2L), the Greenville College learning management system. It is on this platform that students download, save and attach files; participate in online discussion boards; email their professors; and spend six to nine hours per week on coursework. Live, synchronous class sessions are conducted through Adobe Connect, allowing students to participate in discussions and lectures in real time. These sessions can also be recorded for review at a later date.
Just like any traditional Greenville student, online learners have access to a number of resources, such as the College's Ruby E. Dare Library collection, including all of its electronic journal and book databases. Online tutoring, academic coaching and technical support is available to online students.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Criminal Justice Administration, B.S.
- Organizational Leadership, B.S.
- Health Psychology, B.S.
Most undergraduate degrees take approximately twenty months to complete, while the majority of the master's level degree programs take about twenty-four months.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Management, M.S.
- Coaching, M.A.E.
- Curriculum and Instruction, M.A.E.
- Special Education, M.A.E.
Several endorsements in various subject areas, as well as dual enrollment courses, are possible online education routes for those individuals not currently seeking a degree.
Loyola University Chicago
- City: Chicago
- annually: $35,573
Loyola's electronic extension of the traditional classroom is Sakai, which faculty members use to post course materials, facilitate discussions between students via message boards, administer tests and quizzes and provide feedback. Several synchronous online tools, such as the webinar tool Adobe Connect Meeting, are used to allow students and their instructors to host audio or video conferences live, share files and presentations and text or message each other. Other useful features include ResNet, a free, "best effort" technical support service for students; online library access; and Locus, the school's online information and task portal where students can view course catalogs, register and drop classes and edit their personal and account information.
Since distance education regulations vary from state-to-state, students should be sure to refer to the State Authorization page to clarify any restrictions that may apply to their program of choice.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- BA in Applied Psychology
- BA in Criminal Justice
- BA in Information Technology
- BA in Management
- RN to BSN
- BA in Pastoral Leadership
- BA in Applied Studies
Twenty-one graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels are also available online in addition to seven adult degree completion programs.
Online Graduate Degrees
- MS in Information Technology
- Doctor of Bioethics
- Intercontinental MBA
- M.Ed in International Higher Education
- MJ in Children's Law and Policy
- Ed.D in School Psychology
- MA in Spirituality
For those students who want to specialize their degree program or further advance their careers but don't necessarily wish to enroll in a full-fledged degree program, they have the option to enroll in one of the eighteen fully-online certificate programs offered by Loyola.
McKendree University
- City: Lebanon
- annually: $26,050
McKendree designed its online courses to provide a quality learning experience for those students unable to attend traditional classes at any of the on- or off-campus locations. Keeping the busy lifestyles of working adults who wish to accelerate their career paths in mind, McKendree's online courses prepare students to enter graduate school or advance professionally.
Readings, discussions boards, assignments, tests and quizzes are all delivered through the online learning management system Blackboard. Group projects can be facilitated over the phone, via email or through chat rooms. Prior to the start of their program, students can view a specialized orientation online that familiarize them with the learning expectations of their individual program as well as how to navigate their way through a Blackboard hosted course.
Online student resources include IT Support, an academic support center, the writing center, access to Holman Library, a graduate school guide, an education job search guide, a interview skills guide and a resume and cover letter guide.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA)
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
- City: Edwardsville
- in-state tuition: $9,666
- out-of-state tuition: $20,610
Online coursework at SIUE is completed through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Distance learners get several resources to help them adjust to the online format. These include lessons on how to participate in electronic discussions, what to expect from online courses and online learning tips and orientations.
The 100% online RN to BSN accelerated program is designed for graduates from associate degree nursing programs. To accommodate working RN's, students may take classes part-time. Courses are taught in eight-week modules and the program can typically be completed in three semesters, though students may take longer if they need.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- RN to BSN
North Park University
- City: Chicago
- annually: $23,350
NPU's School of Adult Learning offers a variety of online options for adult learners. Students can choose from three formats of course delivery: fully-online, intensive and intensive hybrid classes. Up to 50% of degree coursework can be completed through the online course system Moodle, depending on a student's major and transfer credits. Working with an advisor and the Academic Services staff, students develop a degree completion plan that fits within their lifestyle.
Since all online courses are taught by the same professors who teach the traditional face-to-face classes, students can be sure they are receiving a quality education while completing their degree. Assignments, class discussions, group projects, lectures, PowerPoints, videos, readings, papers and tests are all linked on the Moodle platform. Professors post questions for their classes to discuss on the discussion board along with a weekly message informing students what coursework to anticipate that week. Students can expect to spend approximately 12 hours a week participating in each online course.
Financial aid options are available for distance learners, but they vary program to program and depend on a student's status as either a full-time or part-time student.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Business Administration
- Church and Ministry Management
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Management and Leadership
- Nonprofit Management
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Management
- Master of Higher Education Administration
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Nonprofit Administration
Nine graduate level certificates may also be completed entirely online for those individuals interested in advancing a particular aspect of their professional career.
DePaul University
- City: Chicago
- annually: $33,990
DePaul uses the popular learning management system Desire2Learn (D2L) as its interactive online learning environment. Online and in-person training, video tutorials and technical support are available to aid students throughout the duration of their online programs. Through D2L, students have convenient access to their assignments and course materials, interactive group classwork, chat forums and feedback from their professors. With most courses delivered in an asynchronous format, students are able to progress through classes at their own speed, submitting assignments and meeting deadlines week by week as they go.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- B.A. in Communication and Media (for transfer students)
- B.A. in Computing (for adult students)
- B.A. in Individualized Focus Area (for adult students)
- B.S. in Information Technology (for transfer students only)
- B.A. in Psychology (for transfer students only)
Online Graduate Degrees
- M.S. in Computer Game Development
- M.A./M.Ed in Educational Leadership - Higher Education Concentration
- M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction
- RN to MS in Nursing
- M.S. in Predictive Analytics
- M.P.A. in Public Administration
- M.S. in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership
Individuals who wish to pursue further education or qualifications, without seeking a degree, can enroll in any of the twenty-eight completely online certificate programs available at DePaul. A CPA review and Special Education Endorsement are also available online for professionals looking for additional qualification in their field.
Dominican University
- City: River Forest
- annually: $28,810
Online students at Dominican University begin with an adult learning seminar that prepares them for distance education. They also learn to use the the Canvas Learning Management System, which hosts classes and course materials. Once classes start, students should expect weekly online quizzes, roughly 100 pages of reading per week, weekly writing assignments and regular engagement in online discussions with classmates and instructors.
Applicants must submit a high school diploma or equivalent and transcripts documenting 30 or more hours of college credit. For admission to the master's program, students must have obtained a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have adequate work experience. In certain circumstances, the provost may waive these requirements.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
- Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution
- Master of Business Administration (hybrid online and on-campus)
Concordia University - Chicago
- City: River Forest
- annually: $27,598
All of CU's online courses are completed using the online learning management system Blackboard, through which students can access all of their class materials, including: articles, books, coursework, assignments, libraries and group discussions. Online courses are conducted the same way as they are on campus - in a cohort model that has students working with the same group of peers throughout the duration of the program. This promotes a sense of community and networking that continues past graduation. Accelerated Degree Completion Program (ADP) courses a scheduled with one class at a time that lasts five weeks. These accelerated courses allow students to intently focus on one subject as they progress. One term is comprised of three 5-week long courses, enabling an ADP student to complete their degree in as little as 18 months.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- B.A., Organizational Management
- B.A., Sports and Recreation
- B.S., Computer Science Management
- B.S., Management Information Systems
- B.A., Health Care Management (3+1 degree completion)
Several non-four-year degree options are also available online, including an associate of arts degree and numerous degree completion programs.
Online Graduate Degrees
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, ESL
- M.A. in Educational Technology
- M.A. in Grant Writing, Management and Evaluation
- M.A. in Online Teaching for pK-12 Educators
- M.B.A. in Not-for-Profit Management
- Ph.D. in Gerontology
- Ph.D. in Reading, Language and Literacy
University of St. Francis
- City: Joliet
- annually: $27,970
Offering more than 120 courses online, USF has truly embraced online learning and is recognized as having some of the best online programs in the nation. A guided tour of one of USF's online courses walks prospective students through the technicalities of the online learning management system Canvas, which USF uses to provide links to the course content, announcements, assignments, assessments, the course calendar, chats, grades, discussions and more. While discussion forums are the primary method of student and faculty communication, PowerPoints, emailing and chatting in groups and one-to-one are also used.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Leadership
- Nursing (RN to BSN Fast Track)
The programs designed for adults are accelerated, incorporate a Prior Learning Assessment Program and are intended for transfer students. Federal and State Grant Programs are largely available for adult undergraduate students, as USF participates in several grant, loan, aid and award programs.
Numerous degree programs in the master's and doctoral level can be completed entirely online through USF as well, typically in under two years.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science - Teaching and Learning
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Training Development
- Master of Social Work
- Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
University of Illinois at Chicago
- City: Chicago
- in-state tuition: $13,410
- out-of-state tuition: $25,800
UIC conducts its online courses mostly asynchronously, using the learning management system Blackboard as its primary communication tool between instructors and their students. An interactive tutorial, "Working in Blackboard," show students how to utilize the many interactive tools accessible on the platform, including: interactive chats and discussion boards; videos; formal lectures consisting of text, graphics, audio and video components; and virtual classmate collaboration. Through Blackboard and email, instructors post their curriculum, lead their classes, distribute assignments, answer questions, lead discussions and evaluate students' work.
A wide range of resources are made available for online students through the school's library, including I-Share interlibrary loan services, online reference and research assistance and more than 75 CARLI consortium libraries.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Degree Completion Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN Completion
Dozens of certificate programs, non-credit programs, non-degree credit programs, workshops and seminars can be pursued online at UIC by those students wishing to advance their careers in some aspect at their own convenience.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
- Master of Education in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Public Health in Community Health Services
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Masters)
- Doctor of Public Health (DrPH in Leadership)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- City: Champaign
- in-state tuition: $14,750
- out-of-state tuition: $29,132
"U of I Online" is a University-wide program that focuses on delivering online educational and public service courses. A total of 139 programs are offered through the U of I online catalog, with a number of varying online degree tracks provided by U of I at Urbana-Champaign. Course materials can be accessed via the course learning management systems Moodle or Collaborate; most classes use a web-based conferencing system (such as Skype) or email as the primary tool for communication between students and their instructors. Students participate in formal lectures, electronically submit assignments, receive instructors' feedback and talk about course topics via discussion boards in the online environment.
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- M.A. in Global Studies in Education
- M.A. in Human Resources Development
- M.A. in LEEP: Library and Information Science
- M.A. in Translation and Interpreting
Continuing education programs, such as endorsements, advanced and graduate level certificates, professional development sequences and stand-alone courses in a variety of subject areas, can also be pursued online through U of I at Urbana-Champaign.
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- City: Macomb
- in-state tuition: $11,767
- out-of-state tuition: $15,969
Through the School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach at WIU, online students have the option to expand their present set of skills or complete a degree. Western Online, hosted by Desire2Learn, enables students to interact with their instructors entirely online. Students who desire a traditional classroom learning environment do have the option to take hybrid courses, which allow students to earn credits online or in a classroom. WIU is especially flexible when it comes to its online program scheduling; there is no time limit to complete the degrees, no specific sequence of coursework and no time limit for transferrable credits.
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- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
- Bachelor of Science Nursing Completion Program
Prior learning from non-collegiate experience and military training can be recommended for credit after an acceptance of an American Council on Education (ACE) evaluation, saving WIU students time and unnecessary costs.
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- Master of Business Administration - Technology Specialist Emphasis or IDT Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Programs
- Master of Science in Education - Elementary Education Specialization or Literacy Education Specialization
Several scholarship opportunities are available for students enrolled in WIU programs, and all online courses receive in-state tuition rates. A four-year tuition freeze for continuous enrollment is also a possibility for online students.
Eastern Illinois University
- City: Charleston
- annually: $8,550
Utilizing a web-based video conferencing system called Blackboard Collaborate, in addition to the learning management system Brightspace by Desire2Learn, EIU's Virtual Classroom uses features such as blogs, email, chat rooms, discussion boards, interactive TV classes, course Wikispaces, online exams and live group collaboration. Beyond these tools, the Center for Online Learning provides a variety of online student resources, including numerous video tutorials and software programs.
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- BA in General Studies
- BA in General Studies, Option in Child Care Education
- BA in Organizational and Professional Development
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Students can submit a portfolio of prior learning for assessment; if accepted, the school awards students college credit for life experience. Many EIU programs can accept up to 100 semester hours transferred from regionally accredited colleges and universities to be put towards graduation criteria. EIU also has articulation agreements with a few community colleges, further easing the credit transfer process.
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- MA in Music - Music Education Option
- MS in Communication Disorders and Sciences - Speech-Language Pathology
- MS in Family and Consumer Sciences
Program-specific scholarships, financial aid and awards for eligible students are available and can be applied for on the school's website.
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- City: Normal
- in-state tuition: $13,010
- out-of-state tuition: $20,450
Illinois State offers working nurses the opportunity to complete a nursing systems administration degree fully online. Courses are taught asynchronously: classes are recorded and archived so that students can watch them as their schedule allows. Students also benefit from small class sizes.
Online coursework can be accessed through Blackboard Collaborate. Distance learners at Illinois State are provided access to mentoring services and live 24/7 online technical support. They also receive mentoring, access to digitized library materials, an online bookstore and academic advising. Admissions to the program are based on GPA, recommendations, work experience and an interview.
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University of Illinois at Springfield
- City: Springfield
- in-state tuition: $9,178
- out-of-state tuition: $16,498
As an academic institution striving to embrace online education, UIS offers dozens of certificates, undergraduate majors and minors and graduate degrees entirely online. The majority of online courses are delivered through the well-known learning management system Blackboard; students can take advantage of collaborative tools such: as blogs, chats, discussion boards, emails, journals, virtual classrooms, quizzes and tests and Respondus Lockdown. Using their NetID, students can log in to check their grades, submit assignments, access online library databases and interact with their courses in the highest possible capacity.
Online Undergraduate Degrees
- Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- English (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Liberal Studies (B.A.)
- Management Information Systems (B.S., minor)
- Philosophy (B.A., minor)
Online graduate degrees at UIS are only offered at the master's level.
Online Graduate Degrees
- Environmental Studies (M.A.)
- Human Services Administration (M.A.)
- Liberal and Integrative Studies (M.A.)
- Legal Studies (M.A.)
- Management Information Systems (M.S.)
- Public Administration (M.P.A.)
- Public Health (M.P.H.)
Individuals who desire to advance their careers, without enrolling in a full-fledged degree program, can pursue one of the twelve fully-online certificate programs offered by UIS.
Most Affordable Online Colleges in Illinois
Below, we've produced another list of the top online schools in Illinois, sorted by their tuition rate.
Loyola University ChicagoSchool profile
- City: Chicago
- annually: $35,573
DePaul UniversitySchool profile
- City: Chicago
- annually: $33,990
Olivet Nazarene UniversitySchool profile
- City: Bourbonnais
- annually: $29,890
University of St. FrancisSchool profile
- City: Joliet
- annually: $27,970
Concordia University - ChicagoSchool profile
- City: River Forest
- annually: $27,598
Judson UniversitySchool profile
- City: Elgin
- annually: $27,530
Roosevelt UniversitySchool profile
- City: Chicago
- annually: $26,500
McKendree UniversitySchool profile
- City: Lebanon
- annually: $26,050
Quincy UniversitySchool profile
- City: Quincy
- annually: $25,834
Benedictine UniversitySchool profile
- City: Lisle
- annually: $25,516
Greenville CollegeSchool profile
- City: Greenville
- annually: $23,612
North Park UniversitySchool profile
- City: Chicago
- annually: $23,350
MacMurray CollegeSchool profile
- City: Jacksonville
- annually: $22,400
Lincoln Christian UniversitySchool profile
- City: Lincoln
- annually: $16,050
National Louis UniversitySchool profile
- City: Chicago
- annually: $15,915
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSchool profile
- City: Champaign
- in-state tuition: $14,750
- out-of-state tuition: $29,132
Elmhurst CollegeSchool profile
- City: Elmhurst
- annually: $13,800
University of Illinois at ChicagoSchool profile
- City: Chicago
- in-state tuition: $13,410
- out-of-state tuition: $25,800
Western Illinois UniversitySchool profile
- City: Macomb
- in-state tuition: $11,767
- out-of-state tuition: $15,969
Eastern Illinois UniversitySchool profile
- City: Charleston
- annually: $8,550
University of Illinois at SpringfieldSchool profile
- City: Springfield
- in-state tuition: $9,178
- out-of-state tuition: $16,498
Governors State UniversitySchool profile
- City: University Park
- annually: $6,120
Scholarships and Financial Aid in Illinois
Community College Transfer Scholarship
This award is granted to community college graduates transferring to Illinois State U. Application is by invitation only. A GPA of 3.5+ is required, and selection is based on academic merit. The award amount is $2,000 per year for two years.
International Student Scholarship
The International Student Scholarship is for students from other countries attending Eastern Illinois U. The award is granted based on financial need and academic excellence, and it covers partial tuition expenses. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required.
Lulu Craig Collier Scholarship
Eastern Illinois University grants this award annually to one graduating high school senior from Coles County, Illinois. Applicants must be in the top 25% of their graduating class. Award amount varies; it is renewable for a maximum of two semesters.
Parents Club Scholarship
Administered by Eastern Illinois University Parents Club, this scholarship is awarded to students in need of financial assistance. Recipient is selected by the Parents Club Scholarship Committee based on financial need, academic performance, and community service involvement.
Presidential Scholars Award
For exceptional freshman students entering Eastern Illinois University. To be eligible, applicants must have an ACT score of 30+ (or SAT of 1980+) and a GPA of 3.5+, or be ranked in the top 95th percentile of their class.
Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious award available to freshmen entering Illinois State University. A GPA of 3.5+ and an ACT of 30+ is required. The award amount is $44,000, distributed over 4 years ($11,000 per year).
Redbird Academic Scholarship
Illinois State University's Redbird Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 per year for four years. An ACT score of 25+ and a GPA of 3.4+ is required. Selection and award amount is determined by academic competitiveness of the applicants each year.
University Scholarship
The University Scholarship is for academically talented freshmen entering Illinois State U. A minimum GPA of 3.4+ and ACT score of 25+ is required. Preference given to minority students or first-generation college students. Award amount is $24,000 ($6,000 per year for 4 years).
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For the first time since the 1920s, neither major-party nominee for president is supporting free trade. But despite the anti-trade sentiments at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last week and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this week, evidence proves access to international markets benefits the U.S. economy. And a new poll shows that the American public evidently understands these benefits better than the presidential nominees do.
An NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll released last week asked registered voters for their opinions on trade and other issues. When asked whether "free trade with foreign countries is good for America, because it opens up new markets and because the United States can't avoid it in a global economy," 55% agreed.
A poll of Portland-area voters conducted in April found even stronger support for trade. The poll was conducted by DHM Research. Ninety% of those polled felt it was somewhat or very important for Oregon to support development of international trade. Presented with the statement, "On balance, international trade is good for Oregon because it creates jobs here and grows the state's economy," 71% agreed. And 62% agreed that "Our elected officials should be working to promote international trade to help Oregon businesses compete better in a global economy."
The wording of the polling statements suggest an effective way for Oregon businesses and other supporters of free trade to make their case for open markets – by emphasizing both the tangible benefits of trade to Oregon and the inevitability of global competition. Here are some facts that help make that case:
The presidential nominees have demonized trade in an effort to secure the votes of frustrated blue-collar workers struggling to find and keep good-paying jobs. But the truth is that the jobs created by trade provide these workers some of the best opportunities for family wage jobs. And that's especially true in Oregon, where exports account for about 12% of the state's economy – one of the highest percentages in the nation.


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LOS ANGELES, CA (Rise Above Health Blog) - Today, all 50 states have vaccine laws that require proof of vaccination for children to attend daycare, elementary, junior and high school and college.
The exact vaccine requirements vary from state to state and all 50 states allow a medical exemption to vaccination; 48 states allow a religious exemption to vaccination; and 18 states allow a personal, philosophical or conscientious belief exemption to vaccination.
With fewer vaccinated children in schools, the impact of "community immunity" is breaking down. Community immunity prevents epidemics and outbreaks from taking hold and spreading. Community immunity also protects those that cannot be vaccinated, as well as those that are under vaccinated, including our very young children, the elderly and the immunocompromised.
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In 1998, Andrew Wakefield first suggested that measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) might be linked to autism. In 2010, after years of investigation his paper was retracted and he was struck from the medical register as dishonest, unethical. The British Medical Journal accused him of deliberate fraud. In fact he had an application for a patent on a measles vaccine at that time.
Dr. Paul Offit, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia stated "In a more rational world, this discussion would be un-reopenable. The answerable questions have all been answered. It's not the vaccine, or anything in the vaccine, it's not the number or timing of vaccinations. Scientifically we know that.the best data available shows the genes required for brain development may be a fault. Some researchers think older fathers may increase the risk, or the broader definitions and increased awareness of autism has contributed to higher numbers. Regardless, autism in itself requires more research, not the vaccines.
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Cuba in the Shadow of Change: Daily Life in the Twilight of the Revolutionby Amelia Rosenberg Weinreb
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"This book is a masterpiece. Accurate, lyrical, and empathetic in its illumination of the lives of ordinary Cubans, as they survive and thrive in the bizarre economic and political environment of Cuba during its 'Special Period.'"--Archibald Ritter, Carleton University
Amelia Weinreb takes readers deep inside the everyday life of middle-class
"This book is a masterpiece. Accurate, lyrical, and empathetic in its illumination of the lives of ordinary Cubans, as they survive and thrive in the bizarre economic and political environment of Cuba during its 'Special Period.'"--Archibald Ritter, Carleton University
Amelia Weinreb takes readers deep inside the everyday life of middle-class Cubans--arguably the majority of citizens on the island. Un-theorized and under-described, it is a group that is portrayed honestly, accurately, and empathetically.
The political and economic systems of Cuba in the post-Soviet period pose ongoing challenges to ordinary Cubans as they struggle in the waning years of the Castro regime. Weinreb demonstrates that the major reason they have been ignored in the scholarly literature is because remaining obscure is one of their strategies for coping with these challenges.
Weinreb has made repeated visits to the island, frequently living in local communities along with her family. Thus her ethnography of this "shadow public" is based upon traditional participant-observer methodology. Her experiences--from the clothesline, the back bedroom, the kitchen table, and the living room sofa--allow her an unprecedented opportunity to bring to outside readers the reality of daily life in Cuba, and she includes an epilogue that addresses citizen and consumer changes that have taken place since Raúl Castro became president in February 2008.
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Cuba in the Shadow of Change provides an in depth understanding of life amongst the Shadow Public, a new class of people that has developed during Cuba's period of late socialism. Although scholarly in content, Weinreb's account balances academic analysis with interesting and meaningful anecdotes, quotes and personal experience. It is well-written, engaging, and illuminating. Not just a helpful read for someone studying Cuba, but an important read for everyone to understand what really is going on just 90 miles away!
Cuba in the Shadow of Change exposes a new sub-culture of Cubans. In her ethnography, Weinreb demonstrates her knowledge and understanding of a lesser-known Cuban "shadow public." The struggles and frustrations of the group Weinreb has named "unsatisfied citizen-consumers" are illustrated through the stories of her key informants. The reader becomes intimately aware of the challenges these individuals face in their everyday lives. Whether it's receiving a spoiled monthly allotment of eggs from the bodega or competing for dollar goods on the black market, readers come to know an astoundingly resilient and creative population. As an anthropologist, Weinreb not only crafts and supports her theoretical ideas, but does so with eloquence and a true understanding of her subject.


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My horse is a 15yr TB, has been off the track 11 years, and has been dominantly a ring horse with some controlled walk/trot/canter on trails and a schooling field. I haven't had the place to take him out and let him gallop until very recently, when I moved him to a boarding farm. He was intended for hunter/jumper, I saw he had tons of holes in his flatwork, so I did mostly flat reschooling for a while. He now goes beautifully in a fat double jointed copper loose ring in the ring to flat and to jump, and also goes in this bit to hack out walk/trot/canter by himself.
Recently I've been taking him out for hacks around the farm, the majority of the path is around the edge of a big hay field (very open). He is not barn/buddy sour in the least, so that's not the issue. He's very good to trot out for the first bit, has a good, controlled, balanced, and fairly slow canter when I ask, and up until yesterday had a pretty good gallop. I'd let him go, encourage him on, and he would stretch out low (he isn't a high-headed type horse). The slow-down would be a bit tricky. I could get him into a definite slower balanced canter, but it would take a while before I could get him to drop back down into a trot or walk (once he breaks down from the canter, I can put him on the buckle and he'll walk or halt- no jigging). I could feel him start to brace against my and and sitting down in the saddle and half-halting did nothing. Pulling obviously wasn't working, so I'd have to plant a rein and yank repeatedly on the other (that sounds really ugly but it wasn't THAT terribly bad). After the first couple times of trying this in the snaffle, I switched him to a double jointed two ring elevator (using two reins). The extra rein on the leverage part hardly made a difference- he still tries to lean. I was okay with this because I figured I could gradually school him to listen a bit better.
We can still do short canters after this, in a different spots, and he's fine. We canter or trot in a lot of spots where we can get short ones in, but only gallop in this one stretch because it's the only area long enough where I can really let him open up. I know that's part of the issue, but I KNOW he knows we're going to gallop there. He will walk fine, but when I trot coming to the stretch, I can feel him "asking" to go. I'll cue him, he'll go into an open canter, I'll give him a kiss and some leg, and he'll gallop. Usually we only do it once per ride, coming from the same direction, and then he's fine to do a short canter after that in another spot. So I know it's this one stretch. The day before yesterday, I turned him around after our first gallop, and let him gallop back along it. When it came to slow down, he wouldn't (as usual). I could definitely feel the bit working to lighten up the front up so he wasn't pulling down against me, but I had to put him sideways and use a lot of effort before I could get him to slow down. And this was coming into the woods- I doubt I could have gotten him to slow down in the open. Even still, it didn't seem that bad.
Until yesterday. We were doing our normal gallop in the only spot where he can really open up, and it turned into a very open, very fast gallop with him REALLY stretched out. I tried to slow him down through my seat- nothing. Tried to slow him down through my reins and he pulled down and went faster. That's when it got scary. I tried a one rein stop, tried both reins, pulled on the snaffle and the curb reins as hard as I could, he just stretched down further and went faster. This, I imagine, is what his race training taught him? I had to really grab one rein, sit down, and pull as hard as I could into a circle in the middle of the hay field until he had to stop. Not easy and not fun.
I didn't at all expect that. It wasn't technically like he was bolting, because I asked for a gallop, but I definitely did not ask for that open and fast of a gallop with zero input from me. I didn't gallop, canter, or even trot him after that. We just did a long walk to cool out (which he was perfectly fine for on the buckle). Usually our first gallop is fine, just the normal issue with completely coming down from a canter.
Now I'm thinking he's probably going to do it again next time, which I want to prevent, but I still want to be able to let him gallop to stretch out. I know many people will say reschooling, but I can't school him if he's running away with me and I can't stop him at all. The mild mouth-piece two ring elevator (second rein is on the first extra ring) obviously doesn't work. A martingale would do nothing because it's not a high-head that's the issue, it's him stretching down and just running. When I was starting to show him in baby hunters several years ago (without good flatwork- he would try to pull down against you when jumping), we put a bit with a corkscrew mouthpiece on him because he would get strong, and even then I could get a slow slow slow canter out of him, but could not break down to the trot. I don't know what to use on him and would love suggestions on how to fix this problem. I know the horse very well and he's a bit tricky in general to figure out his buttons- which is why in general I've had more success in having a cooperative, smooth ride than some of my trainers (trainers have been on him to teach him new things but he's never as relaxed or cooperative with someone else up as he is with me, even doing basics). Point I'm trying to make is that I'm not overhorsed, we make a good pair, but I want to try to event him and can't do so unless I feel I can have a safe, controlled gallop with brakes. I need some new tools to try on him and hopefully you guys can help!
Sorry for the super lengthy post, I just wanted to include all the details.
ETA: He hates anything with a curb chain and goes in a figure-8 bridle.


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Two or more coexisting species that utilize similar resources often demonstrate resource partitioning, and this partitioning has been hypothesized to reduce competition between the species (Pyke 1982; Grant and Grant 2006). Resource partitioning, known as trophic polymorphism, is also found within a species (Skúlason and Smith 1995; McLaughlin et al. 1999). Sympatric trophic polymorphisms are suggested to evolve by disruptive selection when intraspecific competition for certain resources is severe (Maynard-Smith 1962; Hendry et al. 2009). Such partitioning for resources, including the habitat, can lead to some interesting evolutionary and ecological consequences (Rueffler et al. 2006). Trophic polymorphism constitutes an intermediate stage in the formation of new species, leading to sympatric speciation (Skúlason and Smith 1995). In addition, resource partitioning has been predicted to ease the intense intraspecific competition for resources similar to interspecific resource partitioning (McLaughlin et al. 1999; Forsman et al. 2008), which affects population and community dynamics.
When resource partitioning evolves within a species, correlational selection, which favors alternative adaptive trait combinations, promotes the physical integration and association between traits to improve resource partitioning (Brodie 1989; Forsman et al. 2002; Ahnesjö and Forsman 2003). Two morphs in the Neotropical cichlid Cichlasoma citrinellum feed on different prey, that is, soft snails and hard snails (Meyer 1989), and the morphs are distinguished on the basis of morphological traits (Meyer 1989; Ruzzante et al. 1998). In other cases, color polymorphisms evolve in trophic polymorphisms because the alternative resource use makes a difference in biotic and abiotic environments between morphs, especially background color and ambient light conditions (Nosil 2004; Maan and Seehausen 2011). In walking sticks, two morphs use different plants species as food and their color pattern correspond to each plant species (Sandoval 1994a,b; Nosil 2004). The diversity of resource use can lead to color and/or pattern polymorphisms as a by-product of phenotypic integration.
However, in some organisms the diversity in color seems to evolve independent of resource partitioning. Color polymorphisms relating to warning color and Müllerian and Batesian mimics are not considered to be the by-products of evolution of resource partitioning because the primary role of these color polymorphisms is to avoid the risks of predation (Brown and Benson 1974; Darst and Cummings 2006; Nokelainen et al. 2012). Other examples are sex-limited color polymorphisms, which are suggested to evolve throughout sexual selection (Svensson et al. 2008). When color polymorphism is limited to males, it mostly plays a role in male–male competition for access to females (Tsubaki et al. 1997; Plaistow et al. 2000). On the other hand, female-limited polymorphisms are important for regulating costly intersexual interactions (Cook et al. 1994; Svensson et al. 2005; Takahashi et al. 2010). Female damselflies exhibit color polymorphisms, consisting of ancestral females (gynomorphs) and male-like morphs (andromorphs) (Corbet 1999; Gosden and Svensson 2009). Male-like color patterns are suggested to evolve to avoid male mating harassment, suggesting that the color polymorphisms in female damselflies are an evolutionary response against selection pressure derived from male harassment (Robertson 1985).
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- Publisher: Gambitious
- Release Date: Sep 4, 2014
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Sep 5, 2014Extremely addictive despite some weaknesses. A captivating world of model railroads.
Oct 7, 2014Train Fever is one of the best train simulators to date and that is saying something. It doesn't get everything right and the amount of content can be a bit lacking, but the end product is so well made that it deserves plenty of praise.
Sep 29, 2014A well done train-sim that offers quite good and traditional tycoon-gameplay like in Transport-Tycoon, Sid Meiers' Railroads or Cities in Motion. The playable time period goes from 1850 through 2020 and gives you access to 45 nicely modelled trains and vehicles. The graphics are ok, but not that great for a modern PC game. Vehicles sounds good, but the music-tracks are awful. You can spend very long time in establishing and optimizing your handmade routes and lines, so the game can be satisfying for weeks, especially for its good mod-support.
Oct 18, 2014The passage of time and the subsequent technological evolution forces the player to a meticulous planning of his actions, and the gameplay manages to thrill when your company can make a profit.
Sep 23, 2014Waiting for extra contents and a multiplayer mode, Train Fever looks clearly incomplete. For train lovers, thought, it can be considered an impressive start.
Sep 7, 2014Even with the frustrating technical issues I've had with the game, I still find myself wanting to create some more transport lines.
Sep 5, 2014The generated terrain and towns are interesting and present both simple routes and more complex situations to get through and it's a pleasure to simply watch the trains as they travel through hills and plains in order to move their loads or their passengers...Unfortunately some of the complexity of the game is hard to appreciate because the developers have not offered a clear tutorial or a series of explanations for newcomers, although the community has created some that appear on the official Steam page.
Sep 13, 2014Even though it shows some serious weaknesses this game cost me more hours of my life than I'd like to admit.
Oct 3, 2014Train Fever is a beautiful game that is steeped in transportation history.
Sep 15, 2014Just keep in mind you'll need to go in with plenty of patience and a willingness to search outside the game if something obscure trips you up. If you can get past that, and you like a bit of simulation, you're going to have a lot of fun.
Sep 24, 2014Loosely based on products such as Sid Meier Railroad Tycoon and Transport Tycoon, Train Fever is a deep and complex business game, able to give fun to fans of public transport and its history. A too-heavy graphics engine, the lack of tutorial, unusable menu and the pure sandbox nature ruin part of the value of the work.
Sep 23, 2014Train Fever is a highly ambitious transportation management game that unfortunately suffers from gameplay issues ranging from slow progression to a lack of objectives. Train Fever is only recommended to those who are strong fans of the genre, while other players are better off with more welcoming and polished games.
Sep 7, 2014There is so little variation in gameplay that Train Fever feels shallow and unfinished.
Mar 15, 2015In the end, Train Fever has been designed to serve a very, VERY specific need; people that love to tinker with the infrastructure of public transportation.
CD-ActionDec 13, 2014I appreciate the effort put into this game, but OpenTTD is free and still unbeaten. [Dec 2014, p.73]
Nov 5, 2014The easier difficulties might be a bit too easy for some but I found hard to be a challenge. Like I said previously, the game does start off a little slow. But if you give it time, you just may catch the fever.
Oct 23, 2014An ambitious sandbox-train-management game that suffers some gameplay issues and a long-term lack of objectives.
LEVEL (Czech Republic)Oct 13, 2014Another potentially great game that serves more as a beta version for the price of a finished product. You'll need a powerful PC to run it - and a lot of patience as well. [Issue#245]
Oct 10, 2014It's got some nice potential and it could grow with future expansions, but right now Train Fever is a very thin and convoluted game.
Oct 4, 2014A rail sandbox from the independent developers, that is a follow-up to Transport Tycoon. However, it is bothering the gamers with amateur mistakes, and they are not even pleased with a lack of game content. Nonetheless, it might be a good choice for railway buffs even though a few more months of development would not hurt the game.
Sep 22, 2014A solid and addictive foundation, but for now the game feels a bit too unfinished – a bit like a promising "early access" title.
Sep 8, 2014Train Fever is a true simulation, rich and complex. A feeling of repetitiveness can settle sometimes, but fans of simulation or locomotives will be satisfied without any problems.
PC GamerNov 10, 2014This is not the modern Transport Tycoon I hoped it would be, but it will fill a few hours before your attention inevitably derails. [Holiday 2014, p.66]
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Sep 17, 2014I am a long time fan of TTD, and I still play oTTD to this day.
This game is at best a poor knock off, and in it's present state unfinished.I am a long time fan of TTD, and I still play oTTD to this day.
This game is at best a poor knock off, and in it's present state unfinished.
Management of trains and tracks are a joke, and it is really impossible to make proper train networks.
If I want to make something a bit advanced, I have to find ways to cheat the game to make things work realisticly. I'd say the game is a nice try of revamping the TTD feel, but as it stands, it lacks far too many features. I really wanted to enjoy it, but I just can't. Soundtrack is terrible, the game runs poorly on my very powerful gaming rig, and the UI leaves a lot to be desired.… Full Review »
Sep 7, 2014The graphics are good, but the fun ends there. The menus and controls are terrible, the soundtrack is weak. There is no fun in the game. TheThe graphics are good, but the fun ends there. The menus and controls are terrible, the soundtrack is weak. There is no fun in the game. The trains are obsolete and you should replace them, but this should send them back to the station, which sometimes does not work well. The logic for the carriage of cargo does not make much sense. In short: I'm regretting having bought the game.… Full Review »
Sep 5, 2014This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The reality is that the first public release of TF is no more than an Alpha or at best a first Beta release. Playability is low. The user interface is primitive, confusing and misses most basic features found in similar games. The game challenge is very low. It is difficult to build realistic networks. I haven't found a way to schedule or select a loading plan for vehicles. But as there is no manual, I don't know know if this is possible or not. Graphics are dated and it is difficult to follow what is actually going on in the spreadsheet .... er game. I have seen Excel spreadsheets more fun than this. 24hrs after release there are a lot of very unhappy purchasers on the Steam forums as the poor state of the game was not revealed before launch. It has been mentioned on Steam that of 200 beta testers, 80 were investors in the game, which may explain the glowing reviews that have been published. Hopefully the game can be fixed, but there has been no statement from the developers yet. Even if it is I can't see it offering anything new in railroad gaming.… Full Review »


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