Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Becker Professional Education vs Superior
Superior
Higher score in this comparison
Becker Professional Education
What sets them apart
| Compare | Becker Professional EducationReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SuperiorReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2,499 | $40Lower |
| Prices by exam | cpa: Advantage $2,499; Premium $3,099; Pro $2,499; Pro+ $2,698; Concierge $4,999 | real-estate (NC broker pre-licensing, 75-hour online self-paced): $529; real-estate (NC Professional package): $639; real-estate (NC Ultimate Learning package): $949; real-estate (NC online exam prep course): $109; real-estate (NC exam crammer, livestream): $199; real-estate (NC exam prep workbook): $40 |
| Access period | from 24 months | 6 months |
| Guarantee terms | 3 Steps to pass. Or we'll give you money back. Must become Exam Day Ready and fail within 12 months. | Original purchase price of the CompuCram NC exam prep purchase is refunded if you do not pass on your first try; a broker pre-licensing course may be retaken within twelve (12) months for a $200 reduced tuition fee plus applicable taxes; attendance in class does not guarantee passage of any examination. |
| Money-back period | 10 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Practice questions | 9,500 | Not confirmed |
| Full-length practice tests | 8 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tutoring add-on | Yes | Not confirmed |
| State approvals | Not confirmed | NC, SC |
Same on both: Live classes (Yes), Score guarantee (Money back).
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Key differences
- Superior scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Superior: $40 vs $2,499.
- Money-back period is higher at Superior: 30 days vs 10 days.
- Exams: only Becker Professional Education offers CPA.
- Exams: only Superior offers Real estate.
Our verdict on each
Becker Professional Education
Becker Professional Education is a US provider built around a single exam, the CPA, offering 9,500 practice questions, live classes and long access on one course. It suits candidates who want exam specific material and a published money-back guarantee, and who will pay $2,499 for the Advantage or Pro tier.
Superior
Superior suits people preparing for the North Carolina real estate licence who want live classes and an assessment built into the course. It pairs a 30 day refund window with a money back score promise on exam prep, and its catalogue stays inside real estate.
Score breakdown
| Area | Becker Professional Education | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.0$2,499 for entry, and a 10 day money-back window that is short against the 30 day category median. | 9.0HigherEntry at $40 and a year price of $199 sit in the cheaper part of the field. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher9,500 practice questions, live classes and from 24 months of access carry the offer score of 9.2. | 9.1Live classes, assessments and a free tier sit inside 27 courses. |
| Trust | 9.0A money-back score guarantee, email, phone and help centre support and a named legal entity behind 9. | 9.3HigherA 30 day refund window, a money back score promise and state approved courses. |
How they place
| Ranking | Becker Professional Education | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| CPA, CFA, PMP and nursing exam prep | 32 of 47 | 3 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Becker Professional Education | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | CPA | Real estate |
| Continuing education credit | Nasba cpe | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Becker Professional Development Corporation | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2005 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Online courses
| Fact | Becker Professional Education | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Price per year | $799 | $199Lower |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Platform type | Curated | Not confirmed |
| Subjects | Business, It | Not confirmed |
| Certificate types | Completion | Professional |
| Number of courses | 1,700Higher | 27 |
| Graded assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Team plan | Yes | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Becker Professional Education | Superior | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2,499highest quarter | $40below the median | $69 |
| Access period | from 24 monthshighest quarter | 6 monthsat the median | 6 |
| Practice questions | 9,500highest quarter | Not confirmed | 2,950 |
| Full-length practice tests | 8at the median | Not confirmed | 8 |
| Money-back period | 10 daysbelow the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Becker Professional Education
Pros
- Practice volume is the standout, with 9,500 questions against a category median of 3,100, plus assessments inside the course.
- Live classes and from 24 months or more of access sit in the base course rather than in a paid upgrade.
- The score guarantee is a money back arrangement with published steps and a stated deadline, which is more concrete than a bare promise.
Cons
- The entry price of $2,499 is far above DRCertifications at $19.99 and Testprep Training at $12.99, so it is a heavy commitment before the first practice question.
- Exam coverage is CPA only, which rules the provider out for anyone preparing for a different licence or entrance test.
- Full length tests number 8, below the 6 median for the category, so simulated exam practice is thinner than the question bank suggests.
Superior
Pros
- Live classes and assessments are both part of the offering rather than an extra
- The catalogue holds 27 courses with 6 months of access each
- Courses are state approved in North Carolina and South Carolina, keeping licence education in step with the state
Cons
- The exam subject list is real estate, so candidates in other fields find nothing to take
- The money back score promise (money back) applies to the exam prep purchase, and a broker pre-licensing course is retaken at a reduced tuition fee instead
- Course access runs 6 months, so a slower study pace can outlast the window
Who each suits
Becker Professional Education
Who it suits
- CPA candidates who want one exam specific course rather than a general library.
- Learners who need continuing education alongside exam prep, with 1,700 CPE courses in business and IT at $799 for a year.
- Candidates who want live classes, a free trial and a money-back promise with published terms.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers on a tight budget, since Allied Schools lists California real estate licensing from $68 and Testprep Training lists its GMAT course from $12.99.
- Anyone whose exam is not CPA: DRCertifications sells individual certifications from $19.99, and Testprep Training covers a different exam from $12.99.
Superior
Who it suits
- North Carolina candidates looking for state approved pre-licensing and continuing education in the same catalogue
- Learners who want live classes alongside self paced material
- Study groups and brokerages that want a team plan for continuing education
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after subjects outside real estate, where Academy for Health and Fitness and ACLS Now sit in other fields and the Superior exam list is real estate
- Candidates who want a timed free trial, since the free offer is a free tier and the paid fallback is a 30 day refund window
- Multi-state shoppers, since the state approved list is NC and SC while The Wild Rose at CAD 19.97 is a single market purchase
Current offers
Becker Professional Education
Current offer
Bonus
Free on-demand CPE course with CPE credit: 1 free on-demand CPE course
Choose from a list of on demand courses and webinars
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Becker Professional Education
What does Becker charge for the CPA course?+
Pricing runs by plan name. The Advantage and Pro tiers both sit at $2,499, which matches the price from figure for the course, while Premium, Pro+ and Concierge are listed higher on the CPA review page. A year of CPE courses is a separate line at $799, so budget for exam prep and continuing education separately.
Can I try Becker before I pay?+
Both, in different places. A free tier is offered on the CPE side, and the CPA course carries a free trial of 14 days. The trial is the better test of the exam course itself, since that is the part costing $2,499. Money-back terms run separately for 10 days.
Superior
What does Superior cost to get started?+
Entry sits at $40, which covers a small item in the range. A full pre-licensing course costs more, and the bundled packages cost more again, so the entry figure is not the price of a licence course. Cheaper starting points among the listed rivals include $9.95 and CAD 19.97.
What does the continuing education membership cost?+
The continuing education membership is $199, and that is the number to watch at renewal rather than the entry price. It pairs with the professional certificate type and the continuing education credits a working broker needs. Readers on a budget can weigh it against the free tier instead.
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