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Overview |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $261 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Creighton University?
- Emerson College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Emerson than Creighton University ($52,288.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Emerson ($32,877 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 65.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,830 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($26,918 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 15 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Creighton University? 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 Creighton University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Creighton University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,332)
- Emerson graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($242 vs. $261)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/