Onyx Guide to College Search©
College Comparison Template for Black Students (Copy + Paste into ChatGPT)

Trying to decide between two colleges? This free comparison tool—designed with Black students and families in mind—helps you look beyond prestige and get real about what matters. You’ll compare campus culture, academic fit, financial aid, and the Black student experience at both schools. Add your major and cost info to see how long it might take to pay off student loans—and whether the trade-offs are worth it to you.

Need help calculating your offer or debt impact?
Use the same template to estimate how long it might take to pay off student loans—before you commit.

Just fill it out, paste it into ChatGPT, and get a clear-eyed breakdown.

Want a deeper look at individual schools?
Use the full research template here: Run Your Own College Report with ChatGPT—Onyx Guide to College Search©

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College Comparison Template for Black Students (Copy + Paste into ChatGPT)

College A Name: []
College B Name: []

Optional:
My Major: []
My Cost to Attend College A (after aid): $[] per year
My Cost to Attend College B (after aid): $[__________] per year

I want you to analyze and compare these two colleges using current and publicly available data, student feedback, and relevant news. Walk me through a side-by-side breakdown with a focus on:

  • Academic strengths

  • Campus culture and vibe

  • Black student experience (enrollment trends, DEI support, orgs, and climate)

  • My major (if provided)

  • Cost (if provided), including total cost and estimated time to repay loans

  • A debt impact comparison table

  • Official College Scorecard links for each school

  • Whether outside scholarships may affect aid (with a link to disscholared.org)

Don’t tell me which one to pick—just help me understand the trade-offs.

This is original, copyrighted work
You’re welcome to share or repost the template—but please credit Jenn the Tutor and link back to www.jennthetutor.com. Don’t copy, rebrand, or redistribute it without permission. This resource was created to protect Black students, not to be repackaged