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College Planning Step by Step Guide

Congratulations! We're glad you visited our College research tool. Finding the perfect college that fits your needs can be a daunting task. Take a deep breath. To assist with your understanding of how to choose colleges, we've created this guide and college research tool. We carefully researched 2,837 bachelor's degree-granting colleges in the country. We reviewed over 2,000 data points for each school and boiled down the most important information you need to make a decision.

The newest 2015 StartClass Colleges edition includes:

• Fast Facts on each college based on the most important information
• Updated 2015 College Smart Ratings based on admissions, academic offerings, public safety, sports, alumni network, and more
• In-depth analysis on college tuition, out-of-pocket cost calculator, and financial aid
• Clear & easy to digest statistical summaries of data points through charts, narratives, and other data visualizations
• A section on "Post-Graduation" & "Alumni Network" that offers a glimpse of career opportunities after graduation

Choosing the right college - one that aligns with your specific needs, goals, interests, hobbies, and personality - is one of the most important decisions any young person will ever make. It is also a considerable investment. A typical in-state tuition costs $17,500 and close to $20,000 for out-of-state. The most expensive undergraduate school in the United States costs nearly $50,000 per year to attend. A major investment like college should be researched with as much information and data as possible. That's where the StartClass College Research Tool fits in.