SAT & ACT Pricing Comparison
Compare totals, effective rates, and what’s included.
A clean side-by-side look at Ivy Bound versus larger test prep brands—so families can pick the right fit without digging through multiple pages.
Note: competitor offerings change. If you want, we can confirm a true apples-to-apples match for your timeline and format (class, tutoring, or hybrid).
Top 1%
99th-percentile tutors
+150
avg SAT point gain
+3.55
avg ACT point gain
$125K+
avg merit awards
10,000+
learners supported
Strong ROI
outcomes-driven prep
Pricing comparison
Totals, effective rates, and what’s included — all in one view.
Pricing table — totals, effective rates, and inclusions
Alphabetical columns: Ivy Bound • Kaplan • Princeton Review • Varsity Tutors.
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| Pricing | Ivy Bound | Kaplan | Princeton Review | Varsity Tutors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting rate / entry option | $48/hr starting Entry tutor tier • varies by tutor level | SAT On Demand: from $199 Self-paced (not 1:1) | $2,000 (10 hours) Effective: $200/hr | $1,104 (12 hours) Effective: $92/hr |
| Comparable guided tier | Essentials: $850 Guided prep tier (lower cost) | Live Online: commonly listed $799 18 hours (9×2h) + platform resources | Tutoring-forward pricing Typically compared via tutoring bundles | $2,040 (24 hours) Effective: $85/hr |
| Higher-touch tier (closest equivalent) | Premier: $1,350 26–28 hrs + 2 private hrs included | Tutoring + Course: from $1,600 Premium bundle positioning | $3,150 (18 hours) Effective: $175/hr | $2,916 (36 hours) Effective: $81/hr |
| What’s included (Ivy Bound headline) | Support density (included) 20–30 hrs class • 2 hrs private tutoring • 12–15 hrs live after-class assistance • 50+ independent practice tests • 8–16 live mock tests • 8–16 live test reviews • Director + test prep advisor + tutor oversight | Platform-heavy inclusions Live classes + QBank + practice tests + on-demand lessons (varies) | Bundle-dependent Tutoring hours + practice tests/drills + analytics (varies) | Tutor-dependent Marketplace model; inclusions vary by package |
| Best for | Guided prep + real instructor access Advisor + educator oversight, not just content | Structured course + platform Good if your learner thrives with self-directed practice | Premium-priced tutoring Best if budget is secondary to brand preference | High-volume tutoring hours Quality can vary by match and package |
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