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Overview |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 943 students)
Cambridge College vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 169.7% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.7% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Cambridge College ($46,364.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Colby-Sawyer ($21,178 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 48.8% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($11,000 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College as Colby Sawyer College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 431.1% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($37,913 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Colby-Sawyer? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Colby-Sawyer and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Cambridge College (54% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/