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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Colorado Christian University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | WPI | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CCU | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCU | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCU | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
CCU | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CCU | WPI | ||
| 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 WPI based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 7,308 students)
CCU vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 52.7% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at WPI than Colorado Christian University ($56,000.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than WPI ($23,313 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 47.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,194 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 7.4% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($27,059 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or CCU .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at CCU (3.84)
CCU vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU or WPI? 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 WPI and CCU.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Colorado Christian University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $41,100 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/