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Gonzaga Drake Nebraska Saint Louis University-Main Campus South Dakota State University University of St Thomas Iowa DU Marquette University Nebraska Wesleyan University Augustana Minnesota| Creighton University | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,255 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,790 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,364 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,809 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1020/1340 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $242 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 3,508 students)
Creighton University vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Dakota State?
- Creighton University is 490.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319.9% higher at Creighton University than Dakota State University ($45,000.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Creighton University ($19,115 vs. $33,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 42.3% lower than costs at Creighton University ($8,990 vs. $12,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 428.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($27,809 vs. $5,263)
Creighton University vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 149 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Creighton University (72.3%)
Creighton University vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Dakota State University (77% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,332)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($242 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/