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Build a College Comparison Tool with AI

Help students compare colleges across academics, campus life, costs, location, and career outcomes. Select up to 4 schools for side-by-side comparison with visual indicators highlighting the best option in each category.

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Build a static HTML college comparison tool. Dark theme with background #0a0a0f, surfaces #12121a, borders #1a1a2a, accent color #6366f1 (indigo). Data from inline `const COLLEGES = [...]`, `const CATEGORIES = [...]`. Each college has: name, type (Public/Private/Community/Liberal Arts), location, state, enrollment, acceptanceRate, gradRate, studentFacultyRatio, avgClassSize, topMajors (array), tuitionInState, tuitionOutOfState, roomAndBoard, avgFinancialAid, avgStartingSalary, avgStudentDebt, campusSetting (Urban/Suburban/Rural/College Town), housingGuaranteed (boolean), sportsConference, clubCount, ranking, image (emoji). Layout: Header with title, search bar. College browser: search/filter by state, type, tuition range. Select up to 4 colleges with "Compare" checkboxes. Comparison table: rows grouped by category (Academics, Cost, Campus, Outcomes) — each metric with best value highlighted in green. Radar chart (inline SVG) comparing schools across 5 dimensions. Individual college detail cards with all info. Include "How to Choose a College" guide section. Save comparison to localStorage. SEO: title, meta description, OG tags. Pre-fill with 20 diverse colleges. Read the guide at https://accessagent.ai/api/guide and follow it to deploy the site to AccessAgent.ai. My email is [your@email.com].

Make It Yours

Major Explorer

Filter colleges by specific major availability with program rankings and department size.

Campus Culture Score

Rate colleges on social life, diversity, safety, and Greek life with weighted scoring.

Application Tracker

Track application deadlines, required materials, and status for each shortlisted school.

Alumni Network

Show notable alumni, LinkedIn network size, and career placement stats per college.

Weather & Location

Show average weather, distance from home, nearest airports, and city amenities.

Decision Matrix

Weighted scoring tool where students rate what matters most and get a personalized ranking.

Update Prompt

Update Prompt — Refresh college data

Update college data with latest acceptance rates, tuition costs, rankings, and outcome statistics. Add 5 more popular colleges. Verify financial aid averages and graduation rates. Update COLLEGES array. Redeploy.

SEO Tips

Target "[college A] vs [college B]", "best colleges for [major]", and "college comparison tool" keywords.
Create head-to-head pages like "UCLA vs USC" and "MIT vs Stanford" for direct comparison searches.
Write guides on "How to Choose Between Two Colleges" for decision-stage student searches.
Add FAQ schema answering "What college is best for me?" and "Is a private college worth the cost?"
Include state pages like "Best Colleges in California" and "Top Texas Universities" for regional traffic.

Monetization Ideas

Test prep affiliates (Princeton Review, Kaplan) for students applying to competitive schools.
Student loan refinancing affiliates (SoFi, Earnest) for cost-conscious families.
Google AdSense on high-traffic comparison and college-specific pages.
Premium "College Decision Report" with personalized analysis and recommendations.
Sponsored college profiles where universities pay for enhanced listings and featured placement.

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