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LHU Temple Bellevue University Harvard Penn State Massachusetts College of Art and Design VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Cambridge College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Penn College?
- Cambridge College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Penn College than Cambridge College ($23,190.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Penn College ($21,178 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 10.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 1.6% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($7,254 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Penn 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 Penn College and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Cambridge College (42% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $5,200 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,500)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Penn College 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/