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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Gonzaga Minnesota Drake| University of Iowa | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $261 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 8,397 students)
Iowa vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 401.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Creighton University than University of Iowa ($43,684.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Creighton University ($19,587 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 3.1% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,476 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 170.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($26,918 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 32 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Iowa vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Iowa (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,716 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,332)
- Iowa graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($223 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/