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K-State Gonzaga Drake Nebraska Saint Louis University-Main Campus ESU University of Missouri-Columbia University of St Thomas Arkansas Iowa DU Marquette University| University of Kansas | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
KU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
KU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 76% | ||
Campus |
KU | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 8,397 students)
KU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 332.9% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Creighton University than University of Kansas ($43,684.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Creighton University ($18,950 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 16.7% lower than costs at Creighton University ($10,136 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 141.6% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($26,918 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or KU .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 51 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
KU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Kansas (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $12,000 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $4,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,332)
- KU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/