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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU Gonzaga Drake| Iowa State University | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $261 |
Diversity |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 8,397 students)
ISU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 403.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Creighton University than Iowa State University ($43,684.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Creighton University ($15,310 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,358 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 143.8% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($26,918 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 54 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
ISU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Iowa State University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $12,900 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $1,464 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $25,332)
- ISU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($246 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/