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Overview |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Cambridge College is 143.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Cambridge College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($17,190.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Cambridge College ($15,310 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 32.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,000 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 62.9% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($11,632 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Cambridge College (51% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $100 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $39,100)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/