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Overview |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,255 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,790 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,364 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,809 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $272 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 7,306 students)
Creighton University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Gonzaga than Creighton University ($52,540.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Gonzaga ($33,364 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 17.9% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($12,790 vs. $15,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Creighton University ($29,150 vs. $27,809)
Creighton University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 9 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Creighton University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Creighton University (72.3%)
Creighton University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Creighton University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $61,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,394)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($261 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga 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/