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Overview |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,255 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,790 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,364 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,809 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $222 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 8,255 students)
Creighton University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 27% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at TCU than Creighton University ($57,130.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than TCU ($33,364 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 15.7% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($12,790 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Creighton University ($33,813 vs. $27,809)
Creighton University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 24 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than TCU (42.6%)
Creighton University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or TCU? 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 TCU and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Texas Christian University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $9,000 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,332)
- TCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU 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/