Compare two universities using your own 0–5 evidence-based scores for eligibility fit, total cost, programme fit, funding and deadline/application practicality. The useful output is not just the number: it is the number together with the assumptions and eligibility checks that can change what you should do next.
What this calculator uses
The inputs on this page are University A — eligibility fit, University B — eligibility fit, Eligibility importance, University A — affordability, University B — affordability, Affordability importance, University A — programme fit, University B — programme fit, Programme importance, University A — funding fit, University B — funding fit, Funding importance, University A — application/deadline fit, University B — application/deadline fit, Application practicality importance. The calculation uses the values you enter for University A — eligibility fit, University B — eligibility fit, Eligibility importance, University A — affordability, University B — affordability, Affordability importance, University A — programme fit, University B — programme fit, Programme importance, University A — funding fit, University B — funding fit, Funding importance, University A — application/deadline fit, University B — application/deadline fit, Application practicality importance and returns the planning output described by the tool.
How to read the result
Use current programme pages and your own budget; do not substitute rankings for eligibility or affordability.
What the number does not prove
A comparison is only as good as the criteria and source dates behind it. Use the same definitions on both sides and verify high-impact visa, cost, recognition and admission facts before choosing.
Best next step
Use the result to make trade-offs explicit, then compare the same source-backed criteria across both options instead of relying on a single overall score.