Real net price
Sticker tuition can mislead. We prioritize the average price students actually pay after grants and scholarships.
Free college planning tool
Find a college that fits your budget—not just your search filters
Search current federal college data, then compare real average net price, graduation outcomes, typical debt and earnings side by side.
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Start with a state, school name, or college type
We will show average annual net price, your estimated funding gap, graduation rate, typical debt and post-college earnings.
Side-by-side
Your shortlist, honestly compared
Funding gap = published average net price − your annual budget − the scholarships/grants you entered. It is a planning estimate, not a financial-aid offer.
Why this search is different
A school list is not a financial plan
Your funding gap
Add your budget and outside aid to see which schools may leave a manageable gap—and which could create heavy borrowing.
Debt reality check
We translate typical graduate debt into a monthly payment and compare it with reported earnings.
About the data
Institution data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures are reported averages, may cover different cohorts, and should be confirmed with each college. “Best value fit” is a transparent planning score based on affordability, completion, earnings and debt—not a ranking of academic quality.
College search FAQ
Understand the numbers before choosing
What is average net price?
Average net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships for federal-aid recipients. It is more useful than sticker tuition for early planning, but your own price can be different.
How is the value-fit score calculated?
The score weights your estimated affordability at 35%, completion rate at 30%, median earnings at 20%, and typical graduate debt at 15%. It is a planning aid, not a ranking of academic quality.
Where does the college information come from?
The search uses the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which combines institution data reported to federal systems. Always confirm costs and programs with the college.