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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Cambridge College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Plymouth?
- Cambridge College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Plymouth than Cambridge College ($22,250.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Cambridge College ($20,321 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 7.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,000 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($9,286 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Cambridge College (59% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/