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CU Boulder CU Denver Gonzaga Drake Colorado State Nebraska Colorado School of Mines Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas AU USD Iowa| University of Denver | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $261 |
Diversity |
DU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 8,397 students)
DU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Creighton University?
- University of Denver is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at DU than Creighton University ($55,260.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than DU ($32,877 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 30.8% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,830 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 15% larger than aid received Creighton University ($30,954 vs. $26,918)
DU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 53 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
DU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Creighton University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $3,200 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,332)
- DU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/