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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Regis Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cleveland State WSU| University of Colorado Denver | Colorado Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Lakewood, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 8,254 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | ccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $38,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $38,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $26,770 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $23,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | CCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than CCU based on total student enrollment (23,409 students vs. 8,254 students)
CU Denver vs. CCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or CCU?
- Colorado Christian University is 323.4% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($38,516.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at CCU than University of Colorado Denver ($38,516.00 vs. $27,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than CCU ($15,303 vs. $26,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($12,362 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than University of Colorado Denver (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 190.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($23,436 vs. $8,079)
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or CCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCU or CU Denver .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
CU Denver vs. CCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or CCU? 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 CCU and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than University of Colorado Denver (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $26,600 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $41,600)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $3,810 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($21,190 vs. $25,000)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/