The college search that works for students, not schools.
Real graduation rates. Real costs. Real outcomes. No paid rankings, no university sponsors, no BS.
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Find Your Perfect College
Search verified data across 6,000+ schools.
Put your most important criteria first. Separate with commas for better results.
Everything You Need, One Platform
No more jumping between 10 different sites.
SearchNatural language search across 6,000+ schools. Just describe what you want.
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CompareSide-by-side with color-coded stats. See who wins on cost, outcomes, lifestyle.
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Fit AssessmentDiscover what kind of college fits your personality, goals, and lifestyle.
Take itNot sure what to study?
Take our 2-minute quiz and discover majors that fit you.
Where Are You in Your College Journey?
Pick your starting point. We'll guide you from here.
Just Getting Started
"I don't even know where to begin"
You're early in the process. Maybe you know what you like but not what to study, or you haven't thought about college much yet. Start here.
Figuring It Out
"I know some things, exploring options"
You have an idea of what you want: a general direction, a major, a region. Now you need to find and compare schools that actually fit.
Ready to Apply
"I have my list, time to execute"
You know where you want to go. Now you need to check your chances, nail the costs, write the essays, and hit the deadlines.
Universities spend more on marketing than financial aid.
Schools prove themselves to GradFax. Not the other way around.
$9B+
Spent yearly on college marketing
More than some countries' GDP
$2,125
Average spent per student recruited
They're buying your attention
$0
What GradFax costs you
Forever. No catches.
They're spending your tuition money to recruit the next class. You never have to pay to use GradFax.
The True Cost of Applying to College
For most people, this is the first major financial decision of their life. The effects last decades.
$50-90
Per Application
12 schools = $720 in fees.
$68+
SAT or ACT
Plus $14/score send.
$25+$16
CSS Profile
10 schools = $169.
$98
Per AP Exam
5 exams = $490.
The Hidden Costs Nobody Talks About
Campus Visits
$500 - $2,000+ per trip (flights, hotels, meals)
Test Prep
$0 - $6,000+ (courses, private tutors)
Your Time
10-20+ hours per application
Realistic Total
$3,000 - $7,000+
Before tuition.
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How It Works
Describe What You Want
"Affordable engineering in a warm city"
Get Real Matches
Schools ranked by fit, with explanations
Compare and Decide
Side-by-side, then make an informed choice
Why GradFax?
Every data point verified from government databases
No paid rankings. No advertising influence.
Built for students and parents who deserve honest information.
Built by Josh, a student who thought the system was broken.
~5,100
Schools Held Accountable
85%
Free Tier, Forever
43
States Covered
2024
IPEDS Data
Built By Students, For Students
GradFax isn't backed by venture capital or university money. It's built by someone who went through the broken system and decided to fix it.
Every feature, every data point, every design decision is made with one question: does this help students make better decisions?
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