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Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions a student and family will make — and good data matters.
The College Scorecard is a free tool from the U.S. Department of Education that helps students compare colleges and universities based on real information like cost, graduation ...rates, student loan debt, earnings after graduation, and available fields of study.
Before building a college list, take time to explore:
✅ What schools actually cost
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✅ Programs and majors offered
College decisions should be informed, intentional, and aligned with a student’s goals.
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The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs, graduation rates, and post-college earnings.
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