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Overview |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCU | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCU | St. Thomas 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
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 6,370 students)
CCU vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or St. Thomas University?
- Colorado Christian University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at CCU than St. Thomas University ($36,682.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than St. Thomas University ($23,313 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 11.3% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($11,194 vs. $12,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University as St. Thomas University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 11.2% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($25,200 vs. $22,668)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
CCU vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas University and CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than St. Thomas University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $14,800 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,600)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $2,247 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($22,753 vs. $25,000)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/