The Matching Assistant will help you choose which postsecondary schools best meet your needs. There are several different characteristics you can choose from. Once you have selected the options that best meet your needs, you may view a list of matching schools.
State: The state in which the school is located.
Region: The region in which the school is located.
Type of school: This is generally defined by the length of program offered at the school. Bachelor's degree programs, which are typically four years in length, can be found at four-year colleges and universities. Associate degree programs, which are generally two years, are usually found at two-year colleges. Programs at vocational or technical schools typically last from a few weeks to just under two years.
Public or private: Public schools receive much of their funding from state and local governments and therefore may be less expensive, particularly for in-state students. Both public and private schools vary in size, cost, facilities and opportunities and both offer financial aid.
Campus setting: The setting of the campus, regardless of whether the school is large or small, results in a different college experience. Consider whether you want to attend a school that is part of the busy downtown of a city, a school that is the center of a small college town or a school that is a self-contained campus that acts like a town or city of its own.
Size of school: The total number of undergraduate students at the school. Like the campus setting, the size of the school can play a big role in your college experience. It can affect the availability of facilities, programs/majors and individual services.
Percentage of minority students: The total number of Black (non-Hispanic), Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian and Pacific Islander undergraduate students as a percentage of the total number of undergraduate students. This characteristic is one aspect of the diversity of the campus.
Annual in-state tuition: The annual tuition for residents of the state in which the school is located. It can often represent a large savings at public institutions. Private schools generally have the same tuition for residents and non-residents. Consider what you might be willing or able to pay but don't rule out specific colleges until you have investigated the financial aid options that are available to you.
Annual out-of-state tuition: The annual tuition for students who are not residents of the state in which the school is located. Private schools generally have the same tuition for residents and non-residents. Consider what you might be willing or able to pay but don't rule out specific colleges until you have investigated the financial aid options that are available to you.
Program/major: Enter all or part of the name of a program or major to search. A school will be matched if it offers a program or major that matches the keywords you enter.