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Overview |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $253 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 7,121 students)
Creighton University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Seattle U than Creighton University ($50,328.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Seattle U ($32,877 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 14.3% lower than costs at Seattle University ($11,830 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Creighton University ($30,917 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 4 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Creighton University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Seattle University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,332)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($253 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/