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Overview |
Creighton University | USD | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Creighton University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Creighton University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 8,397 students)
Creighton University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or USD?
- Creighton University is 462% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.2% higher at Creighton University than University of South Dakota ($43,684.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Creighton University ($18,378 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 43.8% lower than costs at Creighton University ($8,224 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 326.7% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($26,918 vs. $6,308)
Creighton University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 147 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or USD? 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 USD and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of South Dakota (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $18,400 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,332)
- USD 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 USD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/