X-axis: total cost of attendance (tuition + R&B + fees). Y-axis: net cost for families earning $110k+. Both axes are OOS-adjusted for public schools (in-state for California). Schools below the diagonal line are giving discounts beyond need-based aid — a signal of merit or institutional aid. Click any point to visit that school's page.

Tuition (OOS rate for public schools) varies enormously; R&B + fees cluster tightly around $12K–$17K regardless of school type. Same y-axis scale on both charts for direct comparison.

X-axis: % of freshmen receiving merit-only aid (no financial need). Y-axis: average merit scholarship amount. Top-right = generous merit aid given broadly. Bottom-left = little or no merit aid. Schools near 0% on the x-axis rely almost entirely on need-based aid. Click any point to visit that school's page.

X-axis: average % of demonstrated need met. Y-axis: average need-based grant (free money, not loans). Top-right = schools that meet nearly all need with generous grants. These are the best deals for families who qualify. Click any point to visit that school's page.

Net cost ($110k+ families) vs unified Massey strength rating. Top-left quadrant = strong programs at lower cost. Strength data from Massey Ratings; cost from College Scorecard. Click any point to visit that school's page.