Sylvan Learning vs Varsity Tutors
A side-by-side look at two online tutoring platforms.
| Attribute | Sylvan Learning sylvanlearning.com | Varsity Tutors varsitytutors.com |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Managed & Learning-Centre Tutoring | Managed & Learning-Centre Tutoring |
| Model | Managed / franchise | Managed / marketplace |
| Founded | 1979 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Hunt Valley, USA | St. Louis, USA |
| Regions served | USA, Canada | United States, online global |
| Subjects | K-12 reading, math, writing, homework help, SAT/ACT | 3,000+ subjects, test prep, group classes |
| Pricing | ~$50+/session; test-prep packages | Membership/subscription; ~$81–99/hr for 1-on-1 |
| Scale | Large franchise network | 40,000+ instructors; owned by Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) |
| Status | Active | Active |