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CU Denver CSU-Pueblo Colorado Mesa Colorado State CU Boulder Regis DU UCCS University of Northern Colorado Colorado School of Mines Colorado Tech Liberty University| Colorado Christian University | Metropolitan State College of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 16,995 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | mscd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $8,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $26,277 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $12,411 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $14,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $5,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,163 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $250 |
Diversity |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is larger than than CCU based on total student enrollment (16,995 students vs. 8,964 students)
CCU vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Metropolitan State College of Denver?
- Colorado Christian University is 334.4% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State College of Denver for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $8,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at CCU than Metropolitan State College of Denver ($36,682.00 vs. $26,277.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State College of Denver than CCU ($14,805 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 10.9% lower than costs at Metropolitan State College of Denver ($11,194 vs. $12,411)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University as Metropolitan State College of Denver (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 325% larger than aid received Metropolitan State College of Denver ($25,200 vs. $5,930)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Metropolitan State College of Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State College of Denver or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
CCU vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Metropolitan State College of Denver? 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 Metropolitan State College of Denver and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State College of Denver earn on average $1,000 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,600)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State College of Denver students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/