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Compare the total financial cost of two college acceptance offers — sticker price, aid, resulting debt, and the monthly loan payment after graduation.

Gift aid only — money that doesn't need to be paid back. Don't include loans here.
The amount actually borrowed each year. If the net price (after grants) exceeds this, the difference is assumed paid out of pocket — from savings, income, or family contribution — not borrowed.
10 years is the standard federal repayment term.
Gift aid only — money that doesn't need to be paid back. Don't include loans here.
The amount actually borrowed each year. If the net price (after grants) exceeds this, the difference is assumed paid out of pocket — from savings, income, or family contribution — not borrowed.
10 years is the standard federal repayment term.
School A
Total sticker priceTuition + room/board, all years
Total grants & scholarships
Total net priceSticker − aid
Total borrowed
Monthly loan paymentAfter graduation
Total cost of degree
School B
Total sticker priceTuition + room/board, all years
Total grants & scholarships
Total net priceSticker − aid
Total borrowed
Monthly loan paymentAfter graduation
Total cost of degree
School names, costs, aid, loan terms, and repayment details for both offers are saved automatically in this browser on this device.
Educational estimate, not financial advice. This compares financial cost only: sticker price, grants and scholarships, loans, and the resulting monthly loan payment. It does not evaluate program quality, career outcomes, expected earnings by major or school, or personal fit — those are real considerations, but outside what this tool measures. Annual costs and aid are treated as flat across all years (no tuition inflation modeled). This does not model financial aid formulas, work-study income, tax benefits of student loan interest, or education tax credits. Loan repayment assumes standard amortization at a fixed rate for the entire term; actual federal repayment plans (income-driven repayment, forgiveness programs, deferment) can change the real monthly payment and total cost substantially. For an actual enrollment decision, compare this estimate with each school's official financial aid award letter. Full disclaimer.
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