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Overview |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,086 students)
Creighton University vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Augustana University?
- Creighton University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Creighton University than Augustana University ($43,684.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Creighton University ($23,843 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 29.3% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,148 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Creighton University ($27,920 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 32 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Creighton University vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Augustana University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $46,800)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/