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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Colorado Christian University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than CCU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 8,964 students)
CCU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Liberty University?
- Colorado Christian University is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at CCU than Liberty University ($36,682.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Liberty University ($23,313 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 10.3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,194 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 102.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($25,200 vs. $12,471)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
CCU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Colorado Christian University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Colorado Christian University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/