Goddard and Union Institute

Does anyone have any experience with either of these “low residency” programs (Union also has an online option)? How do they compare?

My impression is that Union Institute and University is more structured and more academic, and Goddard, which seems esp. good for artists and writers, is looser and more experiential.

Any information from anyone out there? I am 50+ and still have a lot of home responsibilities, tried going to a state u. more than an hour away, and am now considering a program like one of these.

Thanks!