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ISU OU Wartburg College St. Ambrose University Colorado Tech Northern Illinois University of Northern Colorado Liberty University William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI DePaul| Colorado Christian University | Upper Iowa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | UIU | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCU | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | - | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
CCU | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCU | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CCU | UIU | ||
| 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 3,072 students)
CCU vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or UIU?
- Colorado Christian University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at CCU than Upper Iowa University ($36,682.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than UIU ($23,313 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 16.1% lower than costs at Colorado Christian University ($9,644 vs. $11,194)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($25,788 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UIU (3.34)
CCU vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or UIU? 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 UIU and CCU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Colorado Christian University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $500 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,600)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More CCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/