Compare colleges side by side
Pick 2 or 3 of 5,046 U.S. colleges and see cost after aid for your income, sticker price, graduation rate and more in one table. Federal College Scorecard data.
Estimates only. Net prices are averages the colleges reported to the U.S. Department of Education for first-time, full-time undergraduates who got federal aid, by family income. They aren’t a quote. Loans are not subtracted. "4 years" is the one-year figure times four, with no price increases, so it’s only a rough guide (certificate and associate programs are usually shorter). Use each college’s official net price calculator and compare real aid offers.
Data source
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (released October 15, 2026; public domain), the same data as our College Cost & Aid Estimator. Graduation rate is completion within 150% of normal time.
Lowering the price: browse scholarships closing soon, your state’s student grants and local community foundation scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Which number should I compare?
Start with the net price for your income bracket. It’s what families like yours paid on average after grants and scholarships. Then look at graduation rate: a cheaper school that fewer students finish can cost more in the end.
Why does a college show 'No data'?
The Department of Education file has no figure for that school and measure, often because too few students fall into that income bracket.
Is my search saved or sent anywhere?
No. The comparison runs in your browser. The colleges you pick are kept in the page address so you can bookmark or share it.