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Western State Colorado University Colorado Mesa Colorado State CU Boulder UCCS Adams State College University of Northern Colorado CSU-Pueblo Lees-McRae College Regis Colorado Tech Liberty University| Colorado Christian University | Fort Lewis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | FLC | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Durango, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,254 | 3,413 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | fortlewis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | FLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,516 | $7,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,516 | $18,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,362 | $13,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,770 | $16,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,436 | $13,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CCU | FLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,253 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCU | FLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | FLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
CCU | FLC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCU | FLC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CCU | FLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (8,254 students vs. 3,413 students)
CCU vs. FLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or FLC?
- Colorado Christian University is 409.5% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($38,516.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at CCU than Fort Lewis College ($38,516.00 vs. $18,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than CCU ($16,074 vs. $26,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 8.3% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($12,362 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Fort Lewis College ($23,436 vs. $13,989)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or FLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FLC or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at FLC (3.3)
CCU vs. FLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or FLC? 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 FLC and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Fort Lewis College (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Colorado Christian University earn on average $2,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/