The college search platform that works for students, not schools

The college search platform that works for students, not schools

Verified data. Zero sponsors. Always free. Rankings are paid. Brochures are lies. Get the facts.

Get the facts. Anywhere.

~6,000 schools. Verified data. Zero sponsors. Always free.

Built by students. For students.

Every stat is verified. Every source is cited. No paid placements. Ever.

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Where Are You in Your College Journey?

Pick your starting point. We'll guide you from here.

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Just Getting Started

"I don't even know where to begin"

You're early in the process. Maybe you know what you like but not what to study, or you haven't thought about college much yet. Start here.

1Take the personality quiz
2Discover your major
3Learn what types of schools exist
Start My Journey
2

Figuring It Out

"I know some things, exploring options"

You have an idea of what you want: a general direction, a major, a region. Now you need to find and compare schools that actually fit.

1Search schools by what matters to you
2Compare your top picks side by side
3Check if you're in range
Find My Schools
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Ready to Apply

"I have my list, time to execute"

You know where you want to go. Now you need to check your chances, nail the costs, write the essays, and hit the deadlines.

1Check your chances at each school
2Calculate your real costs
3Prep essays, recs & deadlines
Lock It In

Universities spend more on marketing than financial aid.

Schools prove themselves to GradFax. Not the other way around.

They're spending your tuition money to recruit the next class. You'll never pay a dime for GradFax.

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The True Cost of Applying to College

For most people, this is the first major financial decision of their life. The effects last decades.

The Hidden Costs Nobody Talks About

Campus Visits

$500 - $2,000+ per trip (flights, hotels, meals)

Test Prep

$0 - $6,000+ (courses, private tutors)

Your Time

10-20+ hours per application

Realistic Total

$3,000 - $7,000+

Before tuition.

Calculate Your True Cost

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Why GradFax?

Every data point verified from government databases

No paid rankings. No advertising influence.

Built for students and parents who deserve honest information.

Built by Josh Freedman โ€” a student who thought the system was broken.

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Schools Held Accountable

Free Forever

States Covered

2024

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Built By Students, For Students

GradFax isn't backed by venture capital or university money. It's built by someone who went through the broken system and decided to fix it.

Every feature, every data point, every design decision is made with one question: does this help students make better decisions?

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