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Overview |
CCU | MHC | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
CCU | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
CCU | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCU | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CCU | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 2,392 students)
CCU vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 58.9% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at MHC than Colorado Christian University ($58,280.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than MHC ($23,313 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 53.5% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($11,194 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 56% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($39,304 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or CCU .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CCU (3.84)
CCU vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or MHC? 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 MHC and CCU.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Colorado Christian University (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $8,400 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,600)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,794 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/