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Overview |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $247 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 90.6% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at CUW than Cambridge College ($32,770.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than CUW ($21,178 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 10.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,000 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 228.9% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($23,477 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or CUW? 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 CUW and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Cambridge College (58% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,925)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($213 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/