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Overview |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,260 students)
Cambridge College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 163.8% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Alma College than Cambridge College ($45,346.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Alma College ($21,178 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 14.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,000 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 386.6% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($34,736 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Alma 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 Alma College and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Cambridge College (67% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Alma College 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/