DAT Booster vs Kaplan for the DAT
A budget self-paced course against live classes. DAT Booster is reported at $549 for 90 days, with strong Perceptual Ability tools and a guarantee with a 50% refund option. Kaplan’s Live Online course is reported from about $1,699 for 15 live sessions, 7 practice tests and a 900+ page book.
Kaplan’s course contents from its own pages; prices and Booster details as reported. Checked October 12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| DAT Booster | Kaplan | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $549 (90 days, reported) | About $699 (On Demand, reported) |
| Live classes | No | 15 sessions (Live Online, ~$1,699 reported) |
| Full-length tests | 10 (reported) | 7 |
| Guarantee | Extension or 50% refund (reported) | Higher Score Guarantee |
Choose DAT Booster if
- You want to study on your own for much less, especially for the PAT.
Choose Kaplan if
- You want live teaching and a structured class schedule.
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