About DeepColleges
DeepColleges is a data-driven college decision platform. We analyze public federal data — not reputation surveys — to help students and families make informed decisions about higher education.
Our Mission
Most college rankings rely on peer reputation surveys and subjective assessments. We believe students deserve better. Every analysis on DeepColleges is backed by verifiable data from the U.S. Department of Education.
How We're Different
- Data-driven: We rank by graduate outcomes (salary, graduation rate, ROI) — not by how many university presidents checked a box.
- Transparent: Every data point comes from College Scorecard or IPEDS. You can verify anything we publish.
- Actionable: Every page ends with a decision — Reach, Match, or Safety. Not "it depends."
Data Sources
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education. Admissions, costs, earnings, completion rates.
- IPEDS — National Center for Education Statistics. Enrollment, transfer rates, program-level data.
- Common Data Set (CDS) — Published by individual universities. Admission factor weights.
Contact
Questions or feedback? Email us at hello@deepcolleges.com.