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Overview |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $247 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 146% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at CUW than Grace Christian University ($32,770.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than CUW ($12,988 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 37.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,830 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Grace Christian University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 127.4% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($23,477 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than CUW (70.4%)
Grace Christian University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian University or CUW? 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 CUW and Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Grace Christian University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $17,800 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $678 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($23,247 vs. $23,925)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($240 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/