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Overview |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 239% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239% higher at MHC than Cambridge College ($58,280.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than MHC ($21,178 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 56.2% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,000 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 450.6% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($39,304 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or MHC? 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 MHC and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Cambridge College (85% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $581 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,206)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($213 vs. $219)
- More MHC 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/