The Full Breakdown
Storage Scholars is one of the country's largest student-focused moving and storage providers, built specifically around university timelines and dorm logistics. Pickup, summer storage, shipping, and delivery are all coordinated through one platform. Here's how we stack up against CollegeBoxes.
What sets Storage Scholars apart
Customer service response time
27-second phone answer time in 2025. A real person, not a queue.
Lowest damage claim rate in the industry
1.4 percent damage claim rate, versus a 17.7 percent industry average.
Official partner of 90+ universities
And we operate at 150+ campuses across the country, well beyond our partner schools.
Backed by Shark Tank
Mark Cuban invested $250K for a 10 percent stake on Shark Tank in 2022.
Real-time tracking and updates
Real-time tracking and updates from pickup to delivery.
Built for student life
Built around university timelines and dorm logistics.
Everything on one platform
Pickup, storage, shipping, and delivery on one platform.
We move and store nearly anything
Moves nearly anything, anywhere in the U.S. and even shipping abroad.
9+ years of student-focused experience
Nine years focused on student moving and storage.
Built for peak season
Thousands of student moves every peak season.
When CollegeBoxes could be a great fit
If your family is already renting a U-Haul truck
CollegeBoxes is a division of U-Haul. If your family is already renting a truck or U-Box for a separate move, keeping everything on one U-Haul bill can be simpler for your parents.
We respect every company serving this space. In regions where Storage Scholars hasn't expanded yet, providers like CollegeBoxes can still be a great option compared to traditional self-storage. We're proud to be the official moving partner of 90+ universities and to keep raising the bar for student moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Storage Scholars a legitimate company?
Yes.
Storage Scholars was founded in 2018 at Wake Forest University, raised investment from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank in 2022 ($250K for a 10% stake), and now serves 150+ campuses across the country.
We're rated 4.5 stars across 1,000+ reviews and are the official moving partner of 90+ universities. Our headquarters are at 500 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
How does Storage Scholars work?
You book online, we ship free packing supplies, and a campus team picks up your boxes from your dorm room.
We store everything in climate-controlled facilities over the summer, with photo documentation at pickup, during storage, and again on delivery.
Before classes start, we bring your items back to your new room. At partner schools, Key Access lets us pick up while you're already gone, which is useful during finals or if you've flown home.
What items can Storage Scholars store and ship?
Storage Scholars handles most dorm essentials: boxes, bins, mini-fridges, microwaves, fans, futons, rugs, bikes, and most furniture and electronics.
We also ship to school via free FedEx labels and can ship internationally for study abroad.
We don't store or insure jewelry, coins, cash, collectibles, important documents, or items of intangible value. Those should stay with you. See storagescholars.com/how-to-pack for the full list.
Is CollegeBoxes cheaper than Storage Scholars?
It depends on what you're storing and the add-ons you need.
CollegeBoxes posts per-item rates starting around $30-$50 for a 4-month term on their pricing page. Storage Scholars runs $14-$40 per item per month, with a typical summer at $300-$500.
The right way to compare is to get a quote from each provider for the items you actually plan to store.
Is Storage Scholars insured against damage?
Yes. Every stored item is covered by per-item value protection, included in your price with no add-on required.
Storage Scholars also documents each box with photos at pickup, cross-checks during storage, and confirms again on delivery, so you have proof at every stage if you need to file a claim.
Our 2025 damage claim rate was 1.4%, compared to a 17.7% industry average.
Can I switch from CollegeBoxes to Storage Scholars?
Yes. Check CollegeBoxes' cancellation terms for any active reservation first.
Then go to storagescholars.com/schools, find your school, and get a quote. Storage Scholars serves 150+ campuses across the country.