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Overview |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $274 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 887 students)
Creighton University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Creighton University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Creighton University than Dakota Wesleyan University ($43,684.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Creighton University ($19,825 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 58.8% lower than costs at Creighton University ($7,450 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($26,918 vs. $21,097)
Creighton University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 214 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Creighton University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $28,400 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $38,200)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,533)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/