Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Colorado Christian University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $61,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 8,963 students)
CCU vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Wake Forest than Colorado Christian University ($61,012.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Wake Forest ($23,313 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 48.8% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,194 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 115.2% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($54,233 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or CCU .
CCU vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and CCU.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Colorado Christian University (88% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $35,600 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $41,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/