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Overview |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Temple?
- Temple University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Temple than Cambridge College ($34,684.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Temple ($21,178 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 42.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,000 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 62.1% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($11,575 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Temple? 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 Temple and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Cambridge College (68% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Temple 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/