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Overview |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | mcla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $1,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $15,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $9,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | MCLA | ||
| 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
- Cambridge College is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 938 students)
Cambridge College vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or MCLA?
- Cambridge College is 1,568.9% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Cambridge College than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($17,190.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than Cambridge College ($15,377 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 23.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($11,000 vs. $13,632)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students is 26.7% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($9,044 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or MCLA? 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 MCLA and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at MCLA is higher than Cambridge College (53% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $2,100 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $37,100)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $4,034 lower median federal student loan debt than MCLA graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,659)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than MCLA graduates. ($213 vs. $254)
- More MCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/