College Comparison Worksheet

College Comparison Worksheet

When researching which college to attend, there are many factors to consider ? majors offered, distance from home, cost of attendance, campus size, admissions requirements, and campus activities. These factors can play an important role in deciding which college is the best choice for you. Use the template below to take notes on the characteristics of each college campus you are researching. Feel free to make multiple copies of this template, if you are researching more than 3 schools. Review all the characteristics of each college to determine your first choice, second choice, and third choice college.

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NAME OF COLLEGES:

School Characteristics

ACADEMICS Is the college accredited? Public or Private? Faculty experience and expertise Programs of study (majors and minors) Is the major you're interested in offered at this campus? Student-to-faculty ratio and average class size ADMISSIONS Admissions or placement tests needed? Applications forms (school, system, common, online) Credit for prior learning* (AP Exam Scores, College Courses) Deadlines to apply (early decision, early action, rolling, open) Selectivity (open, liberal, traditional, selective, very selective) Total first-year applicants

% accepted % who actually enrolled Average SAT or ACT Average GPA and rank of applicants Is this a "safe," "match," or "reach" school? CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT Campus facilities, equipment and services Computers and Internet access Dining options Health care Housing (residence hall requirements)

School 1 School 1

School 1

School 2 School 2

School 2

School 3 School 3

School 3

 Library Recreational Transportation (parking, buses, etc.) Campus safety Campus setting (urban, suburban, small town, rural) and size What is the size of the town the college is located in? Geographic location (distance from home) Religious affiliation

STUDENT BODY Number of undergraduates enrolled

% of full-time students % of men and women % of students from out-of-state % of international students % of students who live on campus What is the ethnic breakdown of the student population? % of students who return the following year % of students who graduate % of graduates employed within one year COST Application fee Fee waiver available? Amount of deposit (after acceptance) Total annual cost of attendance Tuition and fees Room and board Estimate of other required expenses (books, supplies, transportation)

School 1 School 1

FINANCIAL AID

School 1

Financial aid availability

Grants (participates in federal and/or state grant program?)

Scholarships

School 2 School 2 School 2

School 3 School 3 School 3

 Work study

Loans

Financial aid deadline

Financial aid forms (FAFSA, PROFILE, school)

% of undergraduates receiving financial aid

Average amount awarded to undergraduates

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

School 1

Athletic and/or intramural program offerings

Campus clubs and activities

Extracurricular organizations and events (fraternities/sororities)

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

School 1

What kinds of resources are available to help you do well in your first year of college?

Career counseling and Job placement services

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

School 1

Financial condition

Honors Program / Study Abroad Program

2-year and/or 4-year degree

Contact Info: Admissions Office

Point of Contact:

Email:

Phone Number:

School 2 School 2 School 2

School 3 School 3 School 3

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS OR COMMENTS

College Choice Ranking

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