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Overview |
Creighton University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Creighton University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Seton Hall 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 8,397 students)
Creighton University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Creighton University ($46,380.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Seton Hall University ($32,877 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 39.7% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($11,830 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Creighton University ($29,443 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 51 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Creighton University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Seton Hall University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,332)
- Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/