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Overview |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 955 | ||
| Admitted | - | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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
- Cambridge College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 686 students)
Cambridge College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 86.2% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Paul Smith's College than Cambridge College ($32,012.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Paul Smith's College ($21,178 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 41.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,000 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 243.8% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($24,545 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than Cambridge College (37% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $36,700)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/