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Overview |
Cambridge College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 98.4% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Misericordia University than Cambridge College ($34,100.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Misericordia University ($21,178 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 34.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,000 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 222.3% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($23,008 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Cambridge College (64% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/