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Overview |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,135 students)
Cambridge College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 225.8% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.8% higher at WPI than Cambridge College ($56,000.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than WPI ($21,178 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 50.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 279% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($27,059 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge College or WPI? 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 WPI and Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Cambridge College (76% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $43,500 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/