COLLEGE COMPARISON CHART

You’ve gathered a lot of information from your reading, conversations and campus visits.
Feeling a little overwhelmed by it all? This college comparison chart should help you put it all
into perspective. For each of the selection factors listed, evaluate each college on a scale of 1
(poor) to 5 (excellent). You determine whether a college or university receives a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
on a particular factor, such as location or academic program. Now, for each factor, compare
your evaluations of the colleges. Keep in mind that it’s unlikely that all of the college selection
factors will be of equal importance to you. Pay special attention to those you think are most
important to your interests and needs.

Characteristics College 1 College 2 College 3 College 4 College 5 Notes

Name of College

Size

Location

Type

Academic Programs

Student Activities

Entertainment and
Social Life
Diversity of Student
Body
Housing Options

Athletics

Cost

Financial Aid
Availability
Facilities

Campus Safety

Overall Impression

Total Rating