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College Ave Private Student Loan logo
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College Ave

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5.0

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College Ave Private Student Loan logo

5.0

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Fixed APR 

2.89% - 17.99%

Min. credit score 

Mid-600s

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on College Ave website

Sallie Mae Undergraduate Student Loan logo
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on Sallie Mae website

Sallie Mae

4.5

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Sallie Mae Undergraduate Student Loan logo

4.5

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Fixed APR 

2.89% - 17.49%

Min. credit score 

Mid-600's

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on Sallie Mae website

SoFi Undergraduate Student Loan logo
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on SoFi® website

SoFi®

5.0

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SoFi Undergraduate Student Loan logo

5.0

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Fixed APR 

3.43% - 15.99%

Min. credit score 

Mid-600s

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on SoFi® website

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