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Overview |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,255 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,790 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,364 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,809 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Marist College | ||
| 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 6,452 students)
Creighton University vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Marist College?
- Marist College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Marist College than Creighton University ($45,330.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Marist College ($33,364 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 38.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,790 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,809 vs. $23,836)
Creighton University vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Creighton University .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Creighton University vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Creighton University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $59,000)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/