Sophia Learning vs. Study.com Comparison
With over 1 million courses completed, Sophia's impact speaks for itself.
*Savings based on average annual tuition at public four-year, in-state institutions. Source: College Board Trends in College Pricing Report (2024)
What do Sophia Learning and Study.com offer?
Both platforms offer a monthly subscription to access 100% online, self-paced, college-level courses that are transfer-friendly. There are no proctored exams, courses are graded pass/fail, and there are no assignment deadlines.
99% of Active Subscribers Surveyed Would Recommend Sophia
Jarod McCloskey
Sophia was a game-changer. It let me move forward in my education on my schedule. I knocked out 13 courses through Sophia all without the pressure of deadlines breathing down my neck.
Sophia Learner
Dr. Matt Bergman
This is very thoroughly and rigorously assessed learning that we can translate and map directly to curriculum.
Assoc. Professor, University of Louisville
Jasmine Gaddies
I’m proud of how far I’ve come, especially after believing college wasn’t for me. To any mom out there dreaming of returning to school—go for it. Sophia makes it doable.
Sophia Learner
Eric Hake
Sophia allowed me to complete nearly all my gen ed courses while rebuilding my confidence as a student. Sophia was the lifeline I needed to finally make my degree a reality.
Sophia Learner
Kirstin Mafa
The platform offered a wide variety of courses that were both engaging and easy to follow. What impressed me the most was how affordable it was compared to traditional classes.
Sophia Learner
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*$365 is the average cost per credit hour at public, in-state universities in the US. The actual cost at your school may be more or less.
By using Sophia, you could save
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This savings calculation is only an estimate based on your inputs to the tool. The estimate is based on an average of 3 credit hours per course at most institutions, the cost of Sophia’s $99/month membership, and assumes you complete one course per month with Sophia. Your actual savings may vary depending on, among other things, the number of courses you take, how long you take to complete, which membership plan you select, and the actual cost of your institution's credits.
More reasons to choose Sophia Learning
Newsweek Top Online Learning Provider
Newsweek gave Sophia a 5-star rating as one of “America’s Top Online Colleges and America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2025.”
Dedicated Learner Support
Sophia Learner Support offers support every step of the way and is available to help by phone, email, or online chat.
Nursing Pathway
We offer a flexible 13-course science pathway to help you make progress toward your nursing degree or pre-requisites.
Business Pathway
With Sophia, you can build a strong foundation for success in upper-level business courses at your university.
ACE®-Recommended
Sophia courses are ACE®-recommended to transfer for credit to many colleges & universities, helping fulfill gen ed requirements.
More trust. More affordability. That’s Sophia Learning.
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