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Overview |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $261 |
Diversity |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 76% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 8,397 students)
SCU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Creighton University?
- Santa Clara University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at SCU than Creighton University ($56,880.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than SCU ($32,877 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 44.6% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($11,830 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($26,918 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 117 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming SCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Creighton University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $66,600)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $3,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,332)
- SCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/