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Overview |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 8,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $12,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $33,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $27,809 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Creighton University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($45,000.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than PLNU ($33,364 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 0.5% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($12,790 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($27,809 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 48 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Creighton University (72.3%)
PLNU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $13,100 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,332)
- PLNU 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 PLNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/