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Overview |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 4,473 students)
Creighton University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Providence?
- Providence College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Providence than Creighton University ($56,980.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Providence ($32,877 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 39.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,830 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Creighton University ($30,971 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Creighton University .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
Creighton University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Providence? 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 Providence and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Creighton University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/