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College Scorecard vs MyMajors

Both stand on college search platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

College Scorecard

Free plan APIWeb

College Scorecard combines a college comparison service with downloadable data and API access. Its main caveats are the API access and request limits, and that metrics may reflect different years.

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MyMajors combines a short student assessment with institutional customization and reporting options. Students and counselors have free programs, while colleges and universities need to request pricing based on their intended use.

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The facts

	College Scorecard	MyMajors
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	collegescorecard.ed.gov	mymajors.com
On college search platforms	#14 of 28	#10 of 28

College Scorecard: what it does well

Free to use
Compare costs, graduation rates, loan repayment, and earnings
API includes more than 2,000 data elements
Downloads include institution-level and field-of-study data
Program search and financial aid information are available

What to know first

API access requires a key and registration
Default API limit is 1,000 requests per IP per hour
Some variables are unavailable for certain years
International college search is not available

MyMajors: what it does well

Student assessment takes about 15 minutes.
Students receive major, college, and career matches.
Institutional results are available in a dashboard and CSV.
Free programs are listed for students and counselors.

What to know first

Institutional pricing requires a custom quote.
The service cannot guarantee absolute online security.

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