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on College Ave website
College Ave
Best for payment flexibility
5.0
NerdWallet rating
5.0
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
2.89% - 17.99%
Min. credit score
Mid-600s
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on College Ave website

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on Sallie Mae website
Sallie Mae
4.5
NerdWallet rating
4.5
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
2.89% - 17.49%
Min. credit score
Mid-600's
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on Citizens website
Citizens
4.0
NerdWallet rating4.0
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
3.24% - 15.49%
Min. credit score
Does not disclose
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on Citizens website
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