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Central Colorado Tech Willamette University University of Northern Colorado Liberty University ESU Avila University UCCS University of Missouri-Columbia| Colorado Christian University | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Park University | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
CCU | Park University | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
CCU | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
CCU | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Park University | ||
| 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 Park University based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 7,662 students)
CCU vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Park University?
- Colorado Christian University is 199.9% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at CCU than Park University ($36,682.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than CCU ($15,858 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 34.4% lower than costs at Colorado Christian University ($8,330 vs. $11,194)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Park University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 257.8% larger than aid received Park University ($25,200 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or CCU .
CCU vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Park University? 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 Park University and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Park University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $8,000 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/