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Overview |
CCU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CCU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 6,464 students)
CCU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Marist College?
- Marist College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Marist College than Colorado Christian University ($43,900.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Marist College ($23,313 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 53.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,194 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 10% larger than aid received Marist College ($25,200 vs. $22,904)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Marist College (3.56)
CCU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Marist 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 Marist College and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Colorado Christian University (80% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $17,400 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/