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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Gonzaga Fairfield University Drake Nebraska Saint Louis University-Main Campus Union College Colgate| College of the Holy Cross | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $261 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Creighton University?
- College of the Holy Cross is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Holy Cross than Creighton University ($57,600.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Holy Cross ($32,877 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 40.5% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($11,830 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 47.2% larger than aid received Creighton University ($39,615 vs. $26,918)
Holy Cross vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Holy Cross .
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Creighton University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $13,800 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $2,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,500)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($261 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/