Student Loans
Our guides and reviews will help you navigate and pay off your student loans.
Our guides equip you with everything you need. Whether you’re a student taking out your first loan or someone dealing with monthly loan payments, we'll help you make smarter financial choices.
The Facts About Student Loans
More and more people continue to take out loans to pay for their education and many end up struggling to pay their monthly bills. In FY 2015, the student loan default rate reached 10.8 percent. That's why we're working to provide consumers with free, high-quality resources.
By the numbers
Total outstanding student loan debt
$1,500,000,000,000
Average debt per borrower
$32,731
Average monthly payment
$351
Student Loan Articles
The Fed Reveals a Direct Link Between Student Loan Debt and a Decline in Homeownership
Student debt is responsible for a nearly 20% decline in homeownership among young adults. Read More
Average Cost of College in America
The average cost of college is $20,770 for public schools (in-state) and $46,950 for nonprofit private schools. We compared average college... Read More
Student Loan Interest Rates 2019: Your Guide to Understanding the Numbers
Undergraduate students can expect to pay 5.05% on federal loans and between 3.50% and 12% on private student loans. Find out the current... Read More
Average Student Loan Debt in America: 2019 Facts & Figures
Our team of analysts at ValuePenguin decided to dive into the data behind how much people across the country owed on their student loans.... Read More
Most Educated Cities in 2016
From education level, the rates of employment and poverty as well as the quality of schools and beyond, there are myriad important factors... Read More