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Overview |
AU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1206/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $261 |
Diversity |
AU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 76% | ||
Campus |
AU | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,397 students)
AU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Creighton University?
- American University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at AU than Creighton University ($53,070.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than AU ($32,877 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 32.8% lower than costs at American University ($11,830 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Creighton University ($27,138 vs. $26,918)
AU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 56 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at AU (3.7)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Creighton University? 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 Creighton University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is the same as at Creighton University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $1,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $1,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,332)
- AU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($250 vs. $261)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/