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CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College Lake Forest College Colorado Tech University of Northern Colorado Liberty University SNC UCCS| Colorado Christian University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Stritch | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CCU | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 728 | ||
| Admitted | - | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCU | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCU | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 1,332 students)
CCU vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Stritch?
- Colorado Christian University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at CCU than Cardinal Stritch University ($36,682.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than CCU ($20,002 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 25.8% lower than costs at Colorado Christian University ($8,900 vs. $11,194)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($28,670 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Stritch (3.18)
CCU vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Stritch? 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 Stritch and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Colorado Christian University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $10,900 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/