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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Cambridge College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $219 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or RIC?
- Cambridge College is 81.3% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at RIC than Cambridge College ($25,014.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Cambridge College ($11,014 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 21.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,000 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($7,537 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or RIC? 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 RIC and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Cambridge College (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,200)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($213 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/