Comparison of Top 11 College Search Engines

Sometime ago I did a series of posts comparing college search websites. I tried to complete a search for colleges with specific characteristics and evaluated how easy it was to do in eight different websites. I think it’s time to once again compare college search websites but use a different approach. This time I’m going … Read more

Been There, Done That, Ready to Write the Tuition Check: The Results

Last week Wendy Nelson shared her experience of working with her daughter through the college application process. This week she has graciously agreed to reveal the results of the process. Her daughter’s choice, Valparaiso University, is a 50-50 school with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, among the best for institutional aid, in the top 30 … Read more

50-50 Profile: Boston University

Boston University-Private Boston, Massachusetts 32,439 (18,140 undergraduates) DIY CR Ref: Does College Size Matter? 50-50 Facts 2012-13 Accepted: 49% 4 Year Graduation Rate: 79% 5 Year Graduation Rate: 83% DIY CR Ref: What’s Wrong with Looking at Graduation Rates? Finances 2012-13 Total Expenses: $59,100 Average Net Price 10-11: $29,899 Freshman Non-Federal Loans: 9% Net Price … Read more

50-50 Profile: Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University-Private Cleveland, Ohio 9,636 (4,016 undergraduates) DIY CR Ref: Does College Size Matter? 50-50 Facts 2012-13 Accepted: 54% 4 Year Graduation Rate: 65% 5 Year Graduation Rate: 80% DIY CR Ref: What’s Wrong with Looking at Graduation Rates? Finances 2012-13 Total Expenses: $56,926 Average Net Price 10-11: $27,169 Freshman Non-Federal Loans: 15% … Read more