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Overview |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $332 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,830 students)
Cambridge College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Claflin University?
- Cambridge College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Cambridge College than Claflin University ($17,190.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Cambridge College ($19,951 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 16% lower than costs at Cambridge College ($9,480 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 92% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($13,707 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Cambridge College (40% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $30,700)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $11,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $32,184)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($213 vs. $332)
- More Cambridge College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/