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Overview |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,053 | 8,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simmons.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,208 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,208 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,104 | $12,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,575 | $33,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,874 | $27,809 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,871 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 3,215 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Simmons University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Simmons University | 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 Simmons University based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 5,053 students)
Simmons University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simmons University or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Creighton University than Simmons University ($45,000.00 vs. $44,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Creighton University ($29,575 vs. $33,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 33.7% lower than costs at Simmons University ($12,790 vs. $17,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Simmons University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Creighton University ($33,874 vs. $27,809)
Simmons University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Simmons University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Simmons University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 33 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Simmons University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Simmons University (66%)
Simmons University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simmons University 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 Simmons University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Simmons University (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $52,800)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simmons University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/