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College Cost Calculator

Project how much college will cost by the time your student enrolls — then find real colleges whose net price fits your budget. Built on federal IPEDS data, not national averages.

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Annual Budget

What you can pay per year, after savings and income

Total Loan Willingness

Total loans across all years combined — enter 0 if none

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College type

Enter your budget and select a state above to see matching colleges.

Cost is one lens — these tools cover the others. Put colleges side by side, see ROI on your tuition, match schools to your profile, or sort by test score.

Compare Colleges

Put any 2–4 colleges side-by-side. Admissions, cost, outcomes, and earnings — all on one screen.

College ROI Calculator

See how long each degree takes to pay for itself. Compares net price against 10-year median earnings and median loan debt.

College Match Quiz

Answer six quick questions about budget, location, major, and selectivity comfort. Get a ranked list of colleges scored to fit your profile.

SAT & ACT College Finder

Enter your SAT or ACT score and see Safety, Target, and Reach colleges based on each school's published score range.

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