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Overview |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Creighton University than Rockhurst University ($43,684.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Creighton University ($22,994 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 15.1% lower than costs at Creighton University ($10,280 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 22% larger than aid received Creighton University ($32,842 vs. $26,918)
Rockhurst vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 34 points higher than at Rockhurst (1162)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rockhurst (26)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Rockhurst (3.62)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Rockhurst University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,332)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst 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/