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Overview |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| 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 | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCU | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 7,525 students)
CCU vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or National Louis University?
- Colorado Christian University is 241.1% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.1% higher at CCU than National Louis University ($36,682.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than CCU ($14,769 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 20.6% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,194 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 161.4% larger than aid received National Louis University ($25,200 vs. $9,641)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
CCU vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or National Louis 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 National Louis University and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than National Louis University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $7,700 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,600)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $25,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/