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College Scorecard vs Whatuni

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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Whatuni offers course discovery alongside reviews, open days, prospectuses, and career and Clearing tools. Users should note that full access requires registration and that partner listings may receive prominent placement.

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The facts

	College Scorecard	Whatuni
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	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	collegescorecard.ed.gov	whatuni.com
On college search platforms	#14 of 28	#18 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

Whatuni: what it does well

Lists over 61,000 UK courses.
Hosts over 190,000 verified student reviews.
Prospectuses can be ordered at no cost.
Includes open-day bookings and a cost calculator.
Clearing Hub provides course and hotline information.

What to know first

Full functionality requires registration.
Course search focuses on UK institutions.
Users must be at least 13.
Partner listings may appear as featured results or banners.

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