The W. P. Carey Online MBA at Arizona State University and the Warrington Online MBA at the University of Florida differ substantially in published cost, required credits, program length, curriculum structure, course format, and available pathways.
One of the most important differences is that UF offers two Online MBA formats rather than a single pathway.
ASU’s Online MBA requires 51 credits across 18 classes and has approximately $74,000 in estimated tuition and fees .
UF’s One-Year Online MBA requires 32 credits , takes approximately 16 months , and has a published total cost of approximately $49,255 . Its Two-Year Online MBA requires 48 credits , takes approximately 24 months , and has a published total cost of approximately $59,882 .
That puts both UF pathways below ASU’s current published cost, but cost alone does not determine which program is the better choice.
The programs also organize the MBA experience differently. ASU generally uses five-week classes and offers eight Online MBA concentrations . UF uses 10-week terms , describes its Online MBA learning experience as primarily asynchronous, and places students into cohorts of approximately 50 to 65 students who progress through the curriculum together.
Both business schools are AACSB-accredited , and neither Online MBA currently requires the GMAT or GRE. Those characteristics therefore do not establish a meaningful advantage by themselves.
Comparable program-level evidence does not establish a clear winner on salary, career advancement, employer preference, or ROI.
So the useful question is not:
Which university is better, Arizona State or the University of Florida?
It is:
Which Online MBA provides the curriculum, cost, format, and program structure that better fit what I need?
OMC evaluates the programs using the same criteria and distinguishes verified program differences , institution-level context , and areas where comparable evidence does not establish a winner.
For deeper information about each university beyond this MBA comparison, see OMC’s Arizona State University profile and University of Florida profile .
This page is part of OMC’s Master’s Degree Comparisons , where graduate-school options are evaluated using consistent comparison criteria.
Neither program is the better choice for every student. The clearest verified differences are in published cost, required credits, program length, curriculum structure, concentration options, course cadence, and cohort structure .
Give the ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA more weight when:
Give the University of Florida Warrington Online MBA more weight when:
Available comparable evidence does not establish a clear ASU or UF Online MBA advantage based on:
Both programs are also AACSB-accredited , and neither currently requires the GMAT or GRE , so those factors do not independently separate the programs.
Consider ASU when its particular curriculum, concentration options, 51-credit structure, or five-week course format better matches what you want from the MBA and matters enough to justify the higher published cost.
Consider UF when its lower published cost, choice of two program pathways, cohort structure, or 10-week term format better fits your priorities.
If you qualify for UF’s One-Year Online MBA, its 32-credit, approximately 16-month pathway creates an additional decision point that should be compared directly with both ASU and UF’s Two-Year format.
Do not declare a winner based on salary, employer recognition, career advancement, networking outcomes, or ROI unless comparable evidence specific to these programs establishes the difference.
The strongest choice is the one you can connect to a verified program difference that actually matters to your goal .
OMC compares the ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA and University of Florida Warrington Online MBA using the same criteria and prioritizes current information about the specific programs.
Because UF offers both a One-Year Online MBA and a Two-Year Online MBA , those pathways are evaluated separately when their credits, cost, completion time, eligibility, or other program characteristics differ.
Program characteristics such as tuition and fees, required credits, curriculum, concentrations, admissions requirements, test policies, course structure, completion time, and delivery format can be compared directly when current information is available.
When program details have changed, current published program information takes precedence over older figures or broader university-level data.
University-level characteristics such as overall enrollment, graduation rates, research classification, and institutional reputation can provide context about ASU and UF.
They do not, by themselves, establish the academic quality, salary outcomes, career advancement, employer preference, networking effectiveness, or student experience of either Online MBA.
The same principle applies to rankings. A current ranking can establish where a program appears under a particular ranking methodology; it does not independently establish that graduates of the higher-ranked program earn more, advance faster, or receive greater employer preference.
OMC did not identify sufficiently comparable program-level evidence to declare an ASU or UF advantage in areas such as:
Program structure is not used as a substitute for those outcomes. A cohort model does not automatically establish better networking, just as additional credits, more concentrations, shorter classes, or a higher price do not establish greater academic or career value.
A program receives an advantage in this comparison only when there is a verified difference relevant to the decision . What that difference is worth depends on the student’s goal.
The comparison therefore asks:
What is demonstrably different between these programs, and which of those differences actually matters for the decision you are trying to make?
The biggest differences become clearer when ASU is compared separately with UF’s One-Year and Two-Year Online MBA pathways.
| Comparison Factor | ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA | UF One-Year Online MBA | UF Two-Year Online MBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required credits | 51 | 32 | 48 |
| Published program length | Approximately 21 months | Approximately 16 months | Approximately 24 months |
| Published tuition and fees / program cost | Approximately $74,000 | Approximately $49,255 | Approximately $59,882 |
| Course/term length | Generally 5 weeks per class | 10-week terms | 10-week terms |
| Learning format | Online | Primarily asynchronous | Primarily asynchronous |
| Cohort structure | Not directly comparable | Cohorts of approximately 50–65 students | Cohorts of approximately 50–65 students |
| Online MBA concentrations | 8 | UF uses its own curriculum and elective structure rather than ASU’s concentration model | UF uses its own curriculum and elective structure rather than ASU’s concentration model |
| GMAT/GRE required | No | No | No |
| Business accreditation | AACSB | AACSB | AACSB |
| Eligibility distinction | Standard Online MBA admissions requirements apply | Additional eligibility requirements apply to the accelerated pathway | Standard UF Online MBA pathway |
UF has the lower current published program cost under either pathway. Its One-Year Online MBA is approximately $24,745 less than ASU’s published estimate, while its Two-Year Online MBA is approximately $14,118 less .
UF also provides two materially different routes through its Online MBA. Eligible students can consider the 32-credit, approximately 16-month One-Year pathway, while the Two-Year pathway requires 48 credits and takes approximately 24 months.
ASU requires more credits and offers a different curriculum structure. Its Online MBA requires 51 credits across 18 classes and currently offers eight concentrations. Whether those additional credits or concentration choices are valuable depends on whether the curriculum provides something the student specifically wants.
The programs use different academic cadences. ASU generally uses five-week classes, while UF uses 10-week terms. UF also places Online MBA students into cohorts of approximately 50–65 students who progress through the curriculum together.
Several characteristics do not separate the programs . Both business schools hold AACSB accreditation, and neither Online MBA currently requires the GMAT or GRE.
UF currently has the lower published program cost under both of its Online MBA pathways.
| Program | Credits | Published Tuition and Fees / Program Cost | Difference vs. ASU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA | 51 | Approximately $74,000 | — |
| UF One-Year Online MBA | 32 | Approximately $49,255 | Approximately $24,745 less |
| UF Two-Year Online MBA | 48 | Approximately $59,882 | Approximately $14,118 less |
UF’s published Online MBA pricing does not create the resident-versus-nonresident cost distinction described in older versions of this comparison. The current published totals for these Online MBA pathways are not based on the old assumption that Florida residents receive the primary pricing advantage.
The more useful question is what a student receives for the difference in cost.
ASU’s 51-credit curriculum includes 18 classes and eight available concentrations. UF’s One-Year pathway requires 32 credits, while its Two-Year pathway requires 48 credits. These are different curriculum structures, so the price difference should not be interpreted simply as one university charging more for the same MBA.
For a student considering ASU, the approximately $14,118 to $24,745 higher published cost is most relevant when ASU’s particular courses, concentration options, academic cadence, or other program characteristics provide something the student specifically values.
For a student whose priorities can be met by UF’s curriculum and program structure, UF’s lower published cost is a direct financial advantage before scholarships, employer assistance, financing costs, or other individual circumstances are considered.
Not necessarily.
Lower tuition reduces the amount a student may need to pay for the degree, but return on investment also depends on what happens after enrollment , including career advancement, compensation changes, financing costs, and the extent to which the degree contributes to those outcomes.
Comparable program-level evidence does not establish that ASU or UF produces higher salary gains or better career advancement for Online MBA students.
For that reason, OMC does not convert UF’s lower published price into a claim that it has the better ROI.
Cost winner on current published program pricing: UF.
ROI winner: Not established by comparable program-level evidence.
ASU and UF both cover core MBA disciplines, but they organize the curriculum differently. The most visible distinction is that ASU offers eight formal Online MBA concentrations , while UF’s Online MBA uses its own required-course and elective structure rather than the same concentration model.
The ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA requires 51 credits across 18 classes . Its core curriculum includes areas such as finance, marketing, managerial economics, accounting, operations and supply management, organizational theory, and ethical issues for managers.
Students can complete the Online MBA without a concentration or choose from eight:
A concentration requires at least three electives within the selected discipline.
This structure may matter most to students who want their MBA coursework to include a defined focus in one of those areas. The presence of more formal concentration options, however, does not establish that ASU provides greater academic quality or better career outcomes.
UF’s Warrington Online MBA also covers major business disciplines, including accounting, finance, marketing, economics, operations, strategy, and management.
The curriculum differs depending on the pathway.
The One-Year Online MBA is a 32-credit accelerated option intended for eligible students with the required prior academic preparation. The Two-Year Online MBA requires 48 credits and provides a longer route through the program.
Rather than evaluating UF by how many ASU-style concentrations it offers, students should examine the courses and elective opportunities available within the UF pathway they are considering. A different specialization structure is not inherently a disadvantage if the curriculum covers the subjects a student wants to study.
ASU has the clearer advantage when a student specifically wants one of its eight formal Online MBA concentrations.
That advantage becomes much less meaningful when the student does not need one of those concentrations or can obtain the desired coursework through UF’s curriculum.
UF’s One-Year pathway creates a different potential advantage for eligible students: it provides a 32-credit route that builds on qualifying prior business preparation rather than requiring the longer curriculum of UF’s Two-Year program.
The decision therefore should not be based on 51 credits versus 32 or 48 credits alone.
Instead, compare the actual courses you would take:
Which required courses, electives, and specialization opportunities are relevant to what you want to learn — and which would you be paying for without a clear reason?
Both Online MBAs are designed for students completing graduate business coursework remotely, but they organize that experience differently. Neither program can be labeled universally “more flexible” based on the available evidence.
ASU’s 51-credit Online MBA generally uses five-week classes . W. P. Carey currently lists multiple entry points during the year, giving prospective students several opportunities to begin the program.
ASU lists an approximately 21-month Online MBA timeline, although actual completion can depend on a student’s path through the curriculum.
The five-week format means students move through individual classes on a shorter academic cycle. That may appeal to students who prefer concentrating on coursework in shorter blocks, but shorter classes should not automatically be interpreted as easier or more flexible.
UF uses 10-week terms and describes its Online MBA learning experience as primarily asynchronous .
Students progress through the curriculum in cohorts of approximately 50 to 65 students , and UF currently offers Fall, Spring, and Summer entry points.
The two UF pathways create different timelines:
UF estimates that Online MBA students should expect to spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week on coursework.
The cohort structure establishes that students progress alongside a defined group of peers. It does not, by itself, establish stronger networking, greater accountability, or better student outcomes.
There is no demonstrated overall flexibility winner .
ASU provides shorter five-week classes and more listed annual entry points .
UF provides primarily asynchronous learning and a choice between two program timelines , although the accelerated One-Year pathway has additional eligibility requirements.
Students should therefore define what flexibility means for their own situation:
The relevant question is not which program uses the word “flexible,” but which structure fits the constraints of your work and personal schedule .
ASU and UF evaluate applicants under different admissions structures, and UF’s One-Year Online MBA has an additional eligibility consideration because it is designed for students with qualifying prior business coursework .
Neither Online MBA currently requires the GMAT or GRE .
Applicants to the ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA must meet the program’s academic and application requirements.
Current requirements include:
The GMAT, GRE, or another standardized admission test is not required . Applicants may submit scores as supplemental information if they choose.
ASU also considers professional experience as part of its application review, but OMC does not use work experience, GPA, or other individual characteristics to predict whether a particular applicant will be admitted.
UF Online MBA applicants submit materials that include academic records, professional experience information, essays, and recommendations as part of the admissions process.
The GMAT and GRE are not required for UF’s Online MBA.
UF’s two pathways also create an important eligibility distinction.
The One-Year Online MBA is designed for applicants who have completed the required prior business coursework within UF’s specified eligibility framework. Students who do not meet those requirements may instead consider the Two-Year Online MBA , which provides the longer curriculum.
That distinction matters because the One-Year program’s 32-credit requirement, approximately 16-month timeline, and lower published program cost should not be treated as options automatically available to every UF applicant.
The absence of a GMAT or GRE requirement does not meaningfully separate these programs because neither currently requires the tests .
The more important distinction is UF’s pathway eligibility.
Students attracted to UF’s shorter and less expensive One-Year Online MBA should first determine whether their previous coursework satisfies its requirements. Otherwise, the relevant cost, credit, and completion-time comparison is ASU’s Online MBA versus UF’s Two-Year Online MBA .
Neither program publishes evidence that allows OMC to determine that a particular applicant is “competitive” based solely on GPA, work experience, or other general characteristics. Admission decisions remain with the universities.
ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business and UF’s Warrington College of Business are both AACSB-accredited . Accreditation therefore does not create a meaningful distinction between these two Online MBA programs.
Both universities also operate within large public research institutions. Those institutional characteristics can provide useful context, but they should not be treated as evidence that one Online MBA produces better career outcomes than the other.
Career outcomes are important when comparing MBA programs, but they are also an area where institution-level reputation, rankings, and alumni size can easily be mistaken for evidence about the specific Online MBA.
OMC did not identify sufficiently comparable program-level data to conclude that the ASU or UF Online MBA produces better outcomes in:
That does not mean the programs produce the same outcomes. It means the available evidence does not support a reliable head-to-head winner.
The structural differences elsewhere in this comparison should not be used as substitutes for those missing outcomes. UF’s cohort model does not establish stronger professional networking, just as ASU’s concentration options do not establish greater employer recognition.
Students comparing the programs for career reasons should therefore focus on the differences they can evaluate directly — including curriculum, concentration or elective fit, cost, program length, course structure, and pathway eligibility — rather than assuming an outcome advantage that comparable data does not demonstrate.
Students who want one of ASU’s eight formal concentrations. ASU offers Online MBA concentrations in Artificial Intelligence, Business Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Leadership, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. That creates a meaningful distinction when one of those areas directly matches a student’s goals.
Students who prefer shorter course cycles. ASU generally uses five-week classes rather than UF’s 10-week terms. Students who prefer concentrating on individual classes over shorter periods may favor that structure.
Students who value more annual entry opportunities. ASU currently lists more Online MBA start points during the year than UF’s Fall, Spring, and Summer schedule.
Students who specifically prefer ASU’s broader 51-credit curriculum. The additional coursework can be valuable when the courses and electives themselves matter to the student. The credit count alone is not an advantage.
ASU may be a weaker fit for students who:
Eligible students who want the accelerated One-Year pathway. UF’s One-Year Online MBA requires 32 credits and takes approximately 16 months. For students who meet its prior academic requirements, it provides the shortest and lowest-cost pathway in this comparison.
Students prioritizing lower published program cost. UF currently publishes costs of approximately $49,255 for the One-Year Online MBA and $59,882 for the Two-Year Online MBA, compared with approximately $74,000 in estimated tuition and fees at ASU.
Students who prefer a defined cohort structure. UF places Online MBA students into cohorts of approximately 50–65 students who progress through the curriculum together. Students who specifically want that structure may prefer it to ASU’s program format.
Students who prefer 10-week terms. UF’s academic cadence may appeal to students who would rather complete courses over longer terms than ASU’s generally five-week classes.
UF may be a weaker fit for students who:
There is no evidence-based overall winner between the ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA and University of Florida Warrington Online MBA. There are, however, clear winners on several individual decision criteria.
| If Your Priority Is… | Give More Weight To… | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest published program cost | UF | Both UF pathways currently have lower published costs than ASU. |
| Shortest available pathway | UF One-Year, if eligible | Approximately 16 months and 32 credits. |
| Formal concentration options | ASU | Eight Online MBA concentrations are currently available. |
| Shorter course cycles | ASU | Classes generally run five weeks versus UF’s 10-week terms. |
| Defined cohort progression | UF | Students progress in cohorts of approximately 50–65. |
| More annual entry opportunities | ASU | ASU currently lists more Online MBA start points during the year. |
| AACSB accreditation | No difference | Both business schools are AACSB-accredited. |
| No GMAT/GRE requirement | No difference | Neither Online MBA currently requires the tests. |
| Salary, career advancement, employer preference, or ROI | No demonstrated winner | Comparable program-level evidence does not establish an advantage. |
Consider ASU when you specifically value its 51-credit curriculum, one of its eight concentrations, five-week class structure, or additional annual entry opportunities enough to accept the higher published cost.
Consider UF’s One-Year Online MBA when you meet its eligibility requirements and prioritize a shorter, lower-cost pathway with a defined cohort structure.
Consider UF’s Two-Year Online MBA when you prefer UF’s program structure but do not qualify for, or do not want, the accelerated pathway. Its approximately $59,882 published cost remains below ASU’s approximately $74,000 estimate, while its 48-credit curriculum and approximately 24-month timeline create a much closer structural comparison with ASU.
If your decision depends primarily on salary growth, employer preference, career advancement, networking outcomes, or ROI , the available comparable evidence does not establish which program will produce the better result.
For broader university information before deciding, review OMC’s Arizona State University profile and University of Florida profile .
The University of Florida Online MBA has the lower current published program cost under both of its pathways. UF publishes a total cost of approximately $49,255 for its One-Year Online MBA and $59,882 for its Two-Year Online MBA. ASU lists approximately $74,000 in estimated tuition and fees for its Online MBA.
Lower published cost does not, by itself, establish better ROI because comparable program-level salary and career-advancement outcomes are not available to establish an ROI winner.
No. UF’s 32-credit One-Year Online MBA is an accelerated pathway for applicants who meet its eligibility requirements, including qualifying prior business coursework.
Students interested in its approximately 16-month timeline and $49,255 published cost should confirm that they qualify for the One-Year pathway before using those figures to compare UF with ASU.
No. Neither the ASU W. P. Carey Online MBA nor the UF Warrington Online MBA currently requires the GMAT or GRE.
Because both programs share this policy, standardized testing does not currently provide a meaningful reason to choose one over the other.
ASU currently offers eight formal Online MBA concentrations: Artificial Intelligence, Business Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Leadership, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
UF uses a different curriculum and elective structure rather than the same concentration model. Students should therefore compare the actual courses available at both schools instead of using concentration count alone as a measure of curriculum quality.
UF’s One-Year Online MBA is the shortest published pathway in this comparison at approximately 16 months, but students must meet its eligibility requirements.
ASU lists an approximately 21-month Online MBA timeline, while UF’s Two-Year Online MBA takes approximately 24 months.
Program length should be considered alongside required credits, curriculum, course cadence, and the student’s eligibility for UF’s accelerated pathway.