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Overview |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $219 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 6,041 students)
Creighton University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or UNK?
- Creighton University is 602.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.9% higher at Creighton University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($43,684.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Creighton University ($16,564 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 3.9% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,390 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 269.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($26,918 vs. $7,282)
Creighton University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 147 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or UNK? 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 UNK and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Nebraska at Kearney (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $23,200 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $4,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,332)
- UNK graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($219 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK 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/