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Overview |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,719 students)
Creighton University vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Clarkson than Creighton University ($54,960.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Creighton University ($32,450 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 41.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($11,830 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Creighton University ($41,285 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 2 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Creighton University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/