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Red Rocks Community College Arapahoe Community College FRCC Community College of Aurora NJC Aims Community College| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Community College of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNCC | CCD | ||
| Location | Rangely, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,179 | 7,292 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cncc.edu | ccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNCC | CCD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,754 | $3,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,258 | $15,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,356 | $11,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,323 | $9,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,151 | $8,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
CNCC | CCD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CNCC | CCD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNCC | CCD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $12,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $131 |
Diversity |
CNCC | CCD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CNCC | CCD | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CNCC | CCD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Community College of Denver is larger than than CNCC based on total student enrollment (7,292 students vs. 1,179 students)
CNCC vs. CCD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNCC or CCD?
- Colorado Northwestern Community College and CCD cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($3,754.00 vs. $3,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at CCD than Colorado Northwestern Community College ($15,403.00 vs. $6,258.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Denver than CNCC ($9,633 vs. $13,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Northwestern Community College are 41.2% lower than costs at Community College of Denver ($8,356 vs. $11,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Northwestern Community College than Community College of Denver (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Community College of Denver students is 4.4% larger than aid received Colorado Northwestern Community College ($8,510 vs. $8,151)
Which college is harder to get into, CNCC or CCD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCD or CNCC .
CNCC vs. CCD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNCC or CCD? 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 CCD and CNCC.
- Graduates from Colorado Northwestern Community College earn on average $5,000 more per year than CCD graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,000)
- Colorado Northwestern Community College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCD graduates. ($12,000 vs. $12,750)
- CNCC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CCD graduates. ($124 vs. $131)
- More CNCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCD students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/