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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,202 | 8,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,260 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,260 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,570 | $12,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,911 | $33,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,498 | $27,809 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,377 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 12,527 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1430 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 8,255 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Creighton University?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Creighton University ($52,260.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Creighton University ($30,911 vs. $33,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 13.9% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($12,790 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 38.4% larger than aid received Creighton University ($38,498 vs. $27,809)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 61 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Creighton University (72.3%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $61,800)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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/