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Overview |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,909 students)
Cambridge College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 161.8% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at Willamette University than Cambridge College ($45,000.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Willamette University ($21,178 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 30.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,000 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 288% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($27,700 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Cambridge College (77% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/