Build Your Own Rankings

Use Money’s database of high-value colleges to create your own shortlist. Pick at least one factor, such as location, test scores, or major, to find schools that fit your needs. Then re-rank your colleges based on how important financial aid and postgraduate earnings are to you. See your list change as you make new selections.

Choose at least one filter. Start by picking your preferred school setting

Location

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    School Size

    Public or Private?

    Intercollegiate Sports

      Type of Campus

      Selectivity (Acceptance Rate)

      Male/Female Ratio

      Focus on schools where you’re an academic fit (optional)

      Test Scores

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      SAT or ACT Required?

      Major(s)

        Rank your schools according to your priorities (optional)

        How important will need-based financial aid be for your family?

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        How important will merit aid and academic scholarships be?

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        How important is it that you graduate with little or no student debt?

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        How important is it that the college helps you land a high-paying job?

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        Money's Best Value Colleges, Ranked By You
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