Compare Top Online, On-Ground MBA Programs Through Data - Jordan Friedman, US News

The top ​online MBA programs had lower average student enrollment than the top in-person, part-time programs, U.S. News data show.​ While acceptance rates and incoming students' GPAs were similar in both categories, there were greater differences in average GMAT scores. When it comes to online and in-person, part-time MBA programs, both generally attract a similar demographic of students: working professionals looking to balance their jobs and other responsibilities with an education. And while flexibility is a key reason to consider pursuing an online MBA program over one on a physical campus, you can also look at data to compare your options. Most online MBA students complete their programs [at an average 30% lower indebtedness -ed. note] on a part-time basis, experts say. Linked below are the latest data​ submitted to U.S. New​s ​by both the top 20 online MBA programs for the 2014-2015 school year and the top 20 part-time, on-ground MBA programs for fall 2015.​ http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2016-03-21/compare-top-online-on-ground-mba-programs-through-data