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Central Colorado Tech Liberty University University of Northern Colorado OKWU UCCS| Colorado Christian University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 6,046 students)
CCU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Columbia College?
- Colorado Christian University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at CCU than Columbia College ($36,682.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than CCU ($22,824 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 29.1% lower than costs at Colorado Christian University ($8,670 vs. $11,194)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 83.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($25,200 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
CCU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Columbia College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $200 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $41,600)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($22,034 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/