Sparkly, I think I may have misunderstood some of what you were saying.
Maalot= the institution itself is not accredited. That is true.
Maalot classes = are all accredited, even Hebrew ones, and the credits are granted through accredited colleges. (Including Thomas Edison, which has regional accreditation, the highest level of accreditation in the United States.)
Maalot students can get all the credits they need to get their fully accredited BA in Maalot.
Many Maalot students who have gotten their degree only through Maalot’s classes have gone on to prestigious graduate schools.
And I think that’s that.
Have a great Shabbos everyone, and an easy, meaningful fast. May we be zoche to celebrate Tisha Ba’av next year with much joy and gladness in the rebuilt and redeemed Yerushalayim.