General Assembly vs. CareerFoundry: Comparing Providers

At General Assembly, career support is reserved for students taking any of the full-time courses available. Students are paired with a professional career coach and gain access to a range of services. During 1:1 meetings with career coaches, students can learn about networking, resume writing, branding and communication, time management, and portfolio building. This support continues during the job search.

At the Flatiron School, students receive 180 days of 1:1 career services with expert coaches. From resume and cover letter training to networking advice, students can work on all aspects of the job search process with their coaches. With over 90% of graduates landing a new tech job after graduating, the Flatiron School’s commitment to career services produces great results for its students.

Full-time courses at GA and Flatiron have similar pricing, with full-time courses at General Assembly costing around $16,450 and those at Flatiron School costing between $16,000-$18,000.

General Assembly also offers some on-demand courses for independent study, costing as little as $950.

Both schools offer a range of scholarships and financing options, including upfront payment, loan payment, and monthly installments. General Assembly also offers Income Share Agreements (ISAs) and accepts employer sponsorship.

Both General Assembly and the Flatiron School offer curriculums that are developed alongside tech industry experts and aim to provide a hands-on, practical education. The goal is to train beginner-level students for an entry-level position, so the curriculums are heavily focused on the practical skills and knowledge tech professionals need in their day-to-day work.