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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage Colorado Tech SHU University of Northern Colorado Liberty University North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Colorado Christian University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | CUW | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CCU | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
CCU | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCU | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CCU | CUW | ||
| 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 4,988 students)
CCU vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or CUW?
- Colorado Christian University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at CCU than Concordia University Wisconsin ($36,682.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than CUW ($23,313 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 8.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,194 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($25,200 vs. $23,477)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at CUW (3.52)
CCU vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or CUW? 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 CUW and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Colorado Christian University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $4,500 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,600)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,075 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More CUW 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/