COLLEGE COMPARISON GRID

Name of College/University:
Major: / In-state school 1: / In-state school 2: / In-state school 3: / Out-of-state school
Location: city and state
Setting:
Miles from your home:
Admissions Process:
When is the deadline to apply for admission?
Admissions office:
How can you arrange a campus tour?
Are there any special programs to participate in prior to applying?
What is the phone number for the admissions office?
What is the address for the admissions office?
Who is the admissions advisor/counselor you can meet with?
Do you have a copy of the degree plan?
What courses do they recommend you take in high school?
Have you met these requirements?
Are there any high school courses you have taken that will count as college credit courses? If so what are they?
What GPA do you need to have in high school to be accepted?Have you met this requirement?
What SAT/ACT score do you have to have for admission into the college/university?
Have you taken the SAT/ACT?
If so have the scores been sent to the college/university?
Is there a specific application process to be accepted into the program you want to Major in?
What is the process?
When do you apply?
Is there a different SAT/ACT score requirement for your particular Major?
Expenses:
How much is tuition and fees for one year (or two semesters)?
Out of state tuition cost? Can it be waived?
How much are books and supplies for one year (or two semesters)?
Where will you live:
Do they offer on-campus dorms/apartments?
If your school does not offer on-campus housing or if you would not live in the dorms:
How much is room and board (housing) for one year (or two semesters)?
Estimate the cost of an apartment and commuting mileage if applicable
Campus dining:
Describe places to eat (cafeterias or snack bars) on campus.
Financial Aid:
What is the phone number for the financial aid office?
When do you complete the FAFSA?
When are deadlines for submitting financial aid?
Extracurricular activities:
Does this school have an athletics program? Is this important to you? Explain why or why not.
Other than athletics, list at least three extracurricular activities or student organizations that interest you offered at this school.
List some positives about this school.
List some negative things about this school.