College Comparison Worksheet

Please duplicate this form so you may use it for each college you are reviewing.

Admissions Requirements:

· Special items to be submitted with application

· Percent of applications accepted

· Test Required

· Average GPA or class rank of applicants

· Special admissions plans-rolling, early decision, advanced placement

Academic Life:

· Academic or career oriented

· Majors of interest; Specialized Disciplines

· Special programs-study abroad, internships, unusual degree programs

· Individual or dual majors

· Grading system

· Academic calendar

· Student-faculty ratio/average class size

· Degree requirements

· Faculty advisement programs

· Graduate schools or programs relevant to your area of interest

Student Body:

· Total enrollment

· Undergraduate enrollment

· Male-female ratio

· Ethnic/religious enrollment

· Percent of commuters vs. campus residents

· Percent of matriculated students who graduate

· Percent who go on to graduate study

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Campus Life:

· Distance from your home

· Nearest major city

· College setting

· Facilities of interest to you

· Athletics

· Extracurricular groups

· On/off campus housing; board plan available

· Child-care center available on or close to campus; hours of operation; admission requirement; costs

· Regulations worth noting

Costs/Financial Aid:

· Application fee

· Enrollment deposit

· Deadlines

· Tuition

· Room and board

· Traveling costs

· Off-campus living, dorms, etc.

· Forms required for financial aid

· Typical aid package

· Sample of on-campus jobs

· Work-study programs available

· College’s estimated total budget

· Percent of students receiving aid

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