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DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Bates Colorado State F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver Colorado School of Mines Macalester College| Colorado College | City University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $255 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 2,095 students)
Colorado College vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or CityU?
- Colorado College is 280.3% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.3% higher at Colorado College than City University of Seattle ($64,554.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 42% lower than costs at Colorado College ($10,125 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado College than City University of Seattle (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($46,160 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Colorado College .
Colorado College vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or CityU? 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 CityU and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than City University of Seattle (88% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $6,500 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,666)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/