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Overview |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $261 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 40% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Creighton University than Principia College ($43,684.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Creighton University ($18,039 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 8.8% lower than costs at Principia College ($11,830 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 0.5% larger than aid received Creighton University ($27,051 vs. $26,918)
Principia College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/