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DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark MCA Bates Colorado State F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver Memphis| Colorado College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,934 students)
Colorado College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or CBU?
- Colorado College is 81.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at Colorado College than Christian Brothers University ($64,554.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Colorado College ($18,612 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 40.7% lower than costs at Colorado College ($10,220 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 71.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($46,160 vs. $26,964)
Colorado College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or CBU? 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 CBU and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Christian Brothers University (88% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/