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Clearer college cost decisions, without another account

Rochester Higher Ed makes the early planning stage easier: estimate the cost left after gift aid, compare colleges on the same terms, and take your results with you.

What we help you do

Our free tools turn figures from college websites and financial aid materials into a consistent planning view. You stay in control of the numbers, ratings, and priorities.

What we do not do

We do not provide financial aid offers, admissions advice, lending, or a universal ranking of colleges. Results are planning estimates and should be checked against official information from each college.

Privacy by default

Your calculator and comparison entries are stored locally in your browser for up to 30 days. No account is required, and the tools do not send those entries to our servers.