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Southwestern College DBU Colorado Tech Moody Liberty University University of Northern Colorado UCCS| Colorado Christian University | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | MBTS | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
CCU | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 105 | ||
| Admitted | - | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
CCU | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
CCU | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CCU | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 3,772 students)
CCU vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or MBTS?
- Colorado Christian University is 327.5% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 327.5% higher at CCU than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($36,682.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than MBTS ($23,313 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 22% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,194 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 336.4% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($25,200 vs. $5,774)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or CCU .
CCU vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or MBTS? 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 MBTS and CCU.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $7,996 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($17,004 vs. $25,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/