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Overview |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,688 students)
Creighton University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Creighton University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Creighton University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($43,684.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Creighton University ($25,201 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 4% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,374 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($26,918 vs. $26,523)
Creighton University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 75 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (3.7)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Nebraska 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,332)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/