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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Cambridge College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $331 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,093 students)
Cambridge College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at JCSU than Cambridge College ($17,474.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Cambridge College ($20,045 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 54.9% lower than costs at Cambridge College ($7,100 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($12,911 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Cambridge College (37% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cambridge College earn on average $8,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $30,300)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $11,425 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,625 vs. $32,050)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($213 vs. $331)
- More Cambridge College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/