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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Colorado Christian University | Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 80% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 3,253 students)
CCU vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 73.7% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Colorado Christian University ($63,722.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than CCU ($21,270 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 62.4% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,194 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 137.4% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($59,825 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or CCU .
CCU vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Colorado Christian University (92% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $16,400 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/