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Overview |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $261 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Creighton University?
- Grinnell College is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Grinnell than Creighton University ($60,988.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Grinnell ($32,877 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 27.2% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,830 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 56.9% larger than aid received Creighton University ($42,231 vs. $26,918)
Grinnell vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 206 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Creighton University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($13,170 vs. $25,332)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($136 vs. $261)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/