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Overview |
CCU | CAU | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 4,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | cau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $21,948 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $21,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $10,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $30,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $9,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
CCU | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,153 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
CCU | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
CCU | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 72% | ||
Campus |
CCU | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 4,000 students)
CCU vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or CAU?
- Colorado Christian University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at CCU than Clark Atlanta University ($36,682.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than CAU ($23,313 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 1.9% lower than costs at Colorado Christian University ($10,982 vs. $11,194)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 167.2% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($25,200 vs. $9,431)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at CAU (3.28)
CCU vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or CAU? 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 CAU and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Clark Atlanta University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Colorado Christian University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,400)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/