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on College Ave website
College Ave
Best for payment flexibility
5.0
NerdWallet rating5.0
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
2.74% - 17.99%
Min. credit score
Mid-600s
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on College Ave website
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from Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae
4.5
NerdWallet rating4.5
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
2.89% - 17.49%
Min. credit score
Mid-600's
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from Sallie Mae
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on SoFi® website
SoFi®
5.0
NerdWallet rating5.0
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
3.18% - 15.99%
Min. credit score
Mid-600s
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on SoFi® website
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The student debt crisis
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