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IEC Nationwide Pricing Survey - How Does CPC Compare?

Updated: Aug 14, 2022


Economic uncertainty will understandably have non-essential services competing for dollars. CPC is well-poised to throw our hat in that ring.


Recently, about 340 IECs (Independent Educational Consultants) participated in a pricing survey. Below are the take-aways:




Pricing - Why are our prices lower (significantly) than IECs with equivalent experience?

Our approach is to leverage technology and partners so that we can offer a product that costs about 50% less. This approach allows us to work with a wider variety of students from different areas vs. a select group of families with higher financial means. Working with more students gives us broader knowledge and experience in the national college landscape.

  • Typical IEC Approach – Average package price with over 10 years in business - $5,019

  • Our full package program - $2,460

Affordable Payment Plans - Over 50% of IECs ask for pre-payment. CPC offers 18-month and shorter payment plans with no interest. This approach makes our already competitive pricing manageable for all families.


National vs Regional experience - How does our work in many regions benefit your student?

Only 15% of IECs work with students nati