Compare FE exam prep
Head-to-head comparisons of the six FE prep providers we review: School of PE, PPI2Pass, Civil Engineering Academy (FE Civil only), PrepFE, Testmasters and Prepineer. Checked October 11-12, 2026.
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PPI2Pass vs School of PE
The two main course providers.
→PPI2Pass vs Civil Engineering Academy
Classic materials against budget Civil prep.
→School of PE vs Civil Engineering Academy
Live classes against budget Civil prep.
→PPI2Pass vs PrepFE
Full course provider against a cheap practice platform.
→School of PE vs PrepFE
Lessons against low-cost practice.
→Civil Engineering Academy vs PrepFE
Two budget routes for FE Civil.
→PPI2Pass vs Testmasters
Classic materials against intensive lecture courses.
→School of PE vs Testmasters
Two full courses with guarantees at different prices.
→School of PE vs Prepineer
Fixed prices against a monthly course with a free trial.
→All six at a glance
| Provider | Disciplines | Entry price | Live online |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of PE | All | From $390 | $799.99 (Civil) |
| PPI2Pass | All | From about $149 | About $1,795 |
| Civil Engineering Academy | Civil only | About $297 | None |
| PrepFE | Most (check yours) | $79.99 (practice only) | None |
| Testmasters | Electrical, Civil verified | $999 on-demand | From $1,299 |
| Prepineer | Check | $279/month | None stated |
School of PE, PrepFE, Testmasters and Prepineer from their own pages; PPI and Civil Engineering Academy prices as reported.
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