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Overview |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $208 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 630 students)
Creighton University vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Creighton University is 241.1% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.1% higher at Creighton University than University of Minnesota Rochester ($43,684.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Creighton University ($12,613 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,830 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 127.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($26,918 vs. $11,833)
Creighton University vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 86 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Creighton University vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Creighton University.
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $5,147 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,332)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($208 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/