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Overview |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | cambridgecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $17,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $21,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $7,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $213 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Cambridge College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,135 students)
SCSU vs. Cambridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Cambridge College?
- Cambridge College is 165.7% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($17,190.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at SCSU than Cambridge College ($19,358.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Cambridge College ($18,712 vs. $21,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 28% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,000 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($7,308 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Cambridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cambridge College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Cambridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Cambridge College? 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 Cambridge College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Cambridge College (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,250)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($213 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/