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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Colorado Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | CCU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Lakewood, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 8,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | ccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | CCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $36,682 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $36,682 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $11,194 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $23,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $25,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | CCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.84 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | CCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | CCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
USD | CCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | CCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 73% | ||
Campus |
USD | CCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 8,815 students)
USD vs. CCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or CCU?
- University of San Diego is 46.7% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at USD than Colorado Christian University ($53,810.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than USD ($23,313 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 52% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,194 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 44.5% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($36,408 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or CCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCU or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CCU (3.84)
USD vs. CCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Colorado Christian University (75% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $28,600 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $41,600)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,096 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,000)
- USD graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/