AG Score college comparison

Every college follows the same methodology. Tier 1, Tier 2 and Emerging Excellence are filters, so a college's tier does not change how its score is calculated.

Academic standing

Accreditation and relevant national ranking evidence help establish the academic picture where available.

Student outcomes

Available graduate-outcome evidence helps us look beyond headline placement claims.

Practical fit

Cost and the learning environment provide context for the student experience.

These are some of the considerations behind AG Score. Additional inputs and the way evidence is combined form part of Admission Guardian's proprietary methodology. Exact weights, calibration and the complete factor set are not published.

Data coverage describes how much usable evidence supports the score. Missing information is handled consistently, and scores with incomplete evidence are marked tentative. A college without a national ranking is not automatically a poor college.

Scores can change as college information is enriched or updated. Paid plans and college claim status do not affect AG Score.

Use AG Score alongside programme details, fees and your own priorities. It is an overall comparison aid, not a guarantee of admission or a programme-specific recommendation.