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Overview |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $224 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 8,397 students)
Creighton University vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Nebraska?
- Creighton University is 462.2% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Creighton University than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($43,684.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Creighton University ($16,805 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,830 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 146% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($26,918 vs. $10,941)
Creighton University vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 51 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $3,632 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,700 vs. $25,332)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($224 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/