Affordable Colleges Online, an authoritative resource dedicated to online learning and college affordability, has published its annual rankings of the Best In State Online Colleges for 2015, naming Hope International University #5 in California. This list recognizes the best in outstanding academic programs and support services.

"As online classes become more prevalent, it is important to acknowledge the colleges and universities that go above and beyond,” said Dan Schuessler, founder and CEO of Affordable Colleges Online. "Our goal is to highlight these schools and their commitment to higher education."

Students have many paths from which to choose and making an informed decision can seem like a monumental task. Affordable Colleges Online hopes to guide students by acknowledging the schools that offer the most support in terms of career counseling, job placement, and variety of programming.

"When it comes to online learning, these schools set the bar," said Schuessler. “These programs have made attending college accessible and affordable while maintaining rigorous academic standards of excellence and providing support services for their students.”

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