No ads. No sponsored rankings. No selling your data. Here's how we keep the lights on while keeping your interests first.
GradFax is built on a simple principle: the basic tools every student needs to make an informed college decision should be free. We will never charge for searching schools, comparing data, or accessing verified government statistics.
We sustain the platform through optional premium features that go beyond basic search, like personalized transcript analysis, application coaching, and advanced comparison tools. These premium features help students who want extra guidance, while the core platform remains free for everyone.
Federally mandated institutional data covering tuition, enrollment, graduation rates, demographics, and financial aid. Schools must report this data annually to the National Center for Education Statistics.
U.S. Department of Education data on post-graduation earnings, student debt levels, and repayment rates. Updated quarterly.
Weather and walkability data to help you understand what daily life actually looks like on campus.
Campus culture, nightlife, and social life data curated from student communities. Always clearly labeled as community-sourced and never mixed with verified government data.