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Overview |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $111 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or TESC?
- Cambridge College is 133.2% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Cambridge College than Thomas Edison State College ($17,190.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 115.6% lower than costs at Cambridge College ($5,103 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cambridge College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($7,139 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or TESC? 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 TESC and Cambridge College.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $18,600 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $39,200)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $9,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Cambridge College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $20,625)
- TESC graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Cambridge College graduates. ($111 vs. $213)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/