About School Guiders: Democratizing U.S. Higher Education Data
Our mission is to provide transparent, un-gatekept access to over 6,000+ institutions using the latest 2026 U.S. Department of Education datasets. We empower students to make data-driven decisions about their future.
Institution profiles supported by current federal higher-education datasets.
School comparisons are built on official inputs, not editorial guesswork.
Students get easier access to cost, admissions, and outcome context in one place.
Our Data Sources
100% Verified & Transparent
IPEDS Data System
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) provides our structural and demographic data for all U.S. colleges receiving federal aid.
College Scorecard
The U.S. Department of Education's Scorecard API is our primary source for graduate earnings, average net price, and student loan default rates.
How We Calculate ROI
Transparency is at the heart of our methodology. Our 'Return on Investment' (ROI) metrics aren't based on anonymous surveys or guesses. They are derived from the Median Graduate Earnings 10 years after entry, measured against the Average Net Price of attendance (the actual price families pay after grants and aid).
Official Inputs
Federal earnings and net price data keep the formula grounded in real outcomes, not estimates.
Why It Matters
Students can compare affordability and long-term value using the same methodology across every school profile.
Free Access
No paywalls, no "premium" accounts. We believe higher education data should be a public good available to every student.
Unbiased
We don't accept sponsorships for rankings. Our data displays are purely mathematical, ensuring an ad-free, unbiased experience.
Privacy First
We never sell student data. Your search history and comparisons belong to you, not to marketing firms or third-party recruiters.
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