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College decisions, organized

Build a college list that makes sense for you.

Compare 5,800 US colleges by field of study, cost, fit, and career direction. Keep Aim High, Realistic, and Safe options in one clear lineup.

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Example only: the largest four-year campus in each category. Add a GPA or SAT score to estimate your own chances.

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Colleges5,800
Fields of study401
Occupations654

Estimates come from published acceptance rates and reported score ranges. Safe does not mean guaranteed, and no public tool can see essays, course rigor, or program capacity.

Choose a starting point

Start with what matters most.

You do not need to have everything figured out. Pick the question you can answer today.

01I know what I want to studyFind colleges by degree02I have a career in mindWork backward from a role03I want to compare costsStart with value and aid04I am still figuring it outTake one decision at a time

A balanced list

Three kinds of choice. One clear lineup.

A list works better when every school has a reason for being there. CollegeLineup keeps those reasons visible and lets you move a school whenever your priorities change.

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Aim High

A stretch that is still worth considering.

Realistic

A school that lines up reasonably well with the information available.

Safe

A lower-risk option based on the information available.

Important: Safe does not mean guaranteed. Essays, course rigor, timing, program capacity, and other factors can change an admissions decision.

Explore without the clutter

Find the view that answers your question.

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By degree

Best colleges for the subject you want to study

Program availability first, then cost and outcomes where the data supports them.

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Online colleges

Compare format, cost, support, accreditation, and residency details.

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Value by the numbers

Look beyond sticker price and test the assumptions that matter to your budget.

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Colleges by state

Start close to home, look across a region, or keep the map open.

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Free planning tools

Pick one thing to figure out.

Each tool starts small. Add details only when they help.

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Build My LineupPick a subject. Get a starter list you can adjust.Build a starter listCareer and Employer PathChoose a job. See related majors and colleges.Explore a careerCompare CollegesPick two schools. See the biggest differences first.Compare 2 collegesCompare DegreesPick two majors. Compare classes, time, pay context, and job paths.Compare 2 majorsDegree ValueStart with yearly cost and time in school. Add pay assumptions later.Try a cost exampleLoan PlannerEnter the amount, rate, and years. See the monthly payment.See a monthly payment

Side by side

See the differences that matter.

Choose a degree before you compare. CollegeLineup keeps school-wide facts separate from program-level results and puts the data year next to each number.

Compare colleges
The two largest public four-year campuses in this release
What to compareArizona State University Campus ImmersionTexas A&M University-College Station
Average net price$14,967$21,315
Completion rate68%84%
Acceptance rate90%63%
Undergraduates64,67459,615
Fields of study447387

Reported values, updated August 23, 2026. Each comparison row on the tool carries its own year and scope.

Work backward from a goal

Start with the work you want to do.

Choose a role, field, or employer. We will show related degrees, schools that offer them, and the career signals we can verify.

An employer name gives the tool context. It does not prove that a college feeds graduates to that company.

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Online colleges

Online does not mean one size fits all.

Compare program format, total cost, accreditation, residency limits, student support, and whether the exact degree can be completed fully online.

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Questions worth checking

  • Is this exact program fully online?
  • Are there in-person labs or placements?
  • Does tuition change by state?
  • What support is available after work hours?
CollegeLineup will link to the school for final confirmation.

Three-step starts

Make one college task feel smaller.

Do the first three, then pause if you need to. The important follow-ups are kept inside.

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MoneySort your aid offer in 3 steps3 quick wins · Separate grants and scholarships, loans, and work-study.PlanningPick a weekly spending number3 quick wins · Start with one limit you can actually use.AcademicsCheck your first class schedule3 quick wins · Catch requirement problems and save a backup.SupportSave 3 campus help contacts3 quick wins · Put the right people one tap away.

Numbers need context

See where every important number comes from.

Every consequential metric shows the year it describes, the students it covers, and its known gaps. If a number is missing or describes a larger college system, CollegeLineup says so beside the result.

Year or cohortWho it coversKnown limitsBlanks kept blank
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One school is enough to begin

Start with a college you already know.

Add it to your lineup, then compare the next choice with a little more context.