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Overview |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 82% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 3,595 students)
CCU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 61.5% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Lewis and Clark than Colorado Christian University ($59,250.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Lewis and Clark ($23,313 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 28.5% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,194 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($38,167 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or CCU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CCU (3.84)
CCU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Colorado Christian University (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $9,300 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,600)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/