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Overview |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Fitchburg State?
- Cambridge College is 1,672.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at Cambridge College than Fitchburg State University ($17,190.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Cambridge College ($15,535 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 22.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($11,000 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cambridge College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,139 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Cambridge College (47% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $2,060 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,685)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($213 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/