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Overview |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,069 | 8,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,043 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,043 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,434 | $33,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,916 | $27,809 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,464 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $261 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 2,069 students)
Carleton College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Creighton University?
- Carleton College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($65,043.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Carleton College than Creighton University ($65,043.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Creighton University ($29,434 vs. $33,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 30.6% lower than costs at Carleton College ($12,790 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Carleton College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 86.7% larger than aid received Creighton University ($51,916 vs. $27,809)
Carleton College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 204 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Carleton College (22.3%)
Carleton College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College 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 Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Creighton University (93% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $5,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,332)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($201 vs. $261)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/