Choosing a college is a major financial decision, and a new ranking from WalletHub aims to help prospective students and their families weigh those costs against academic quality, campus experience and the potential financial benefits of earning a degree.

WalletHub compared 738 colleges and universities across the country using 30 measures spanning seven categories: student selectivity, cost and financing, faculty resources, campus safety, campus experience, educational outcomes and career outcomes.

The study also considered post-college experiences, including graduation rates, student-loan default rates and salaries.