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Short, jargon-free guides to U.S. college data — cost, graduation rates, earnings, and admissions — built on the federal College Scorecard.

May 22, 20267 min readGraduation ratesOutcomes
Is a 65% Graduation Rate Good for a College? What the Data Says
The national six-year graduation rate sits near 64%. Here's how to judge a college's rate in context — by sector, selectivity, and the students it actually enrolls.
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May 21, 20266 min readCostFinancial aid
How to Read a College's Net Price (and Why It's Not the Sticker Price)
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — often half the published tuition. Here's how to read the number, where it comes from, and what it leaves out.
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Is a 65% Graduation Rate Good for a College? What the Data Says