College Admissions: Selectivity vs Affordability

Focused analysis of selectivity and affordability. Use the walkthrough to see guided examples.

Elite Low-Acceptance Schools

SchoolAcceptance RateTuition
Harvard5.8%$42,292
Stanford5.7%$42,690
Yale7.1%$42,300

These are the most selective schools. They are hard to get into, and also have a high cost of attendance.

Good Value Public Universities

SchoolAcceptance RateIn-State Tuition
University of Florida45.6%$6,310
UNC30.8%$8,340
UT Austin43.9%$9,798

These state public schools are easier to get into and have a much lower cost of attendance.

How to Use This Page - Interactive Guide

Example 1: Finding Affordable Options

Click here to see how to identify the most affordable schools in our dataset.

Example 2: Comparing Elite Schools

Click here to learn how to compare the most selective universities.