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Overview |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $276 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 135.8% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Cambridge College ($40,530.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Mercyhurst College ($21,178 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 27.5% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,000 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 354.1% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($32,418 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Cambridge College (68% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,073 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,698)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($213 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/