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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Gonzaga Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Drake Nebraska Fordham| Fairfield University | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Creighton University?
- Fairfield University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Fairfield University than Creighton University ($53,630.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Fairfield University ($32,877 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 41.6% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($11,830 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($26,918 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Creighton University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/