A one-page handout of free college research tools

Search colleges

Search by name or browse the directory, then open any college for its admissions, cost and outcome data.

Match my college

Answer six questions about grades and budget to get a reach, target and likely list with the data behind each match.

Compare colleges

Put up to three colleges side by side: net price, graduation rate, earnings and debt.

Best colleges by major

Pick a major to see colleges ranked by graduate earnings, debt and net price for that field.

College cost estimator

Search a college to see its sticker price beside what aided students pay, and a four-year total.

Pell Grant estimator

Enter the Student Aid Index from the FAFSA to estimate this year's federal Pell Grant.

Can I afford this college?

Compare a planned loan payment with the college's graduate earnings.

Scholarships and grants

Search verified federal and state programs by state, grade level and major, each linked to its official page.

Student loan limits

See how much a student can borrow in federal loans each year, and what is left of the net price.

Loan repayment calculator

Estimate monthly payments under the standard plan and the Repayment Assistance Plan.

Application timeline

Count down to FAFSA, early, regular and Decision Day dates with a printable checklist.

College glossary

Plain-English definitions of admissions and aid terms, from SAI to yield.

College data stories

State-by-state and major-by-major analyses of net price, payback and debt, each with a CSV download.

Your state in the data

Pick a state to see its figures from every story beside the national median.