College Raptor
6.3#13 in college search platformsFree planFree planAndroidWeb
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CollegeData
7.3#1 in college search platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | College Raptor | CollegeData |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The site says it provides personally identifiable information to colleges or others only with the user's permission or request. | The privacy policy says information may be used to market 1st Financial Bank USA products and services, while its California policy says it does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. |
| Purpose | College Raptor is an online college planning platform for college-bound students that provides tools, tips, and advice. | CollegeData is a free online college advisory service that helps students find colleges, estimate admissions chances, explore scholarships, and plan for college costs. |
| Scholarships | Users can search thousands of scholarship opportunities. | Scholarship Finder searches thousands of undergraduate scholarships, including awards from private sources and institutions. |
| Security | The site says it encrypts users' information to keep it safe. | The security policy says personally identifiable information is transmitted over HTTPS with TLS and that physical, electronic and procedural safeguards are reviewed for federal-standard compliance. |
| Support | The Privacy Policy lists [email protected] and 319.849.7101 for users who need to update personal or account information. | Support is provided through an online Help section, contact form and stated response target of up to three business days. |
College Raptor plans
- FreeFree
CollegeData plans
- CollegeDataFree
- CollegeData FreeFree
Pick College Raptor if…
It suits college-bound students comparing colleges, exploring scholarships, and reviewing aid offers. Its cost estimates are described as most accurate for traditional dependent students ages 17–24 without dependents of their own.
Pick CollegeData if…
It suits students comparing colleges, estimating admissions chances, searching scholarships, and planning costs. Students who want to use College Chances or Admissions Tracker need an account.