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Iowa ISU Gonzaga Drake Nebraska Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas DU Marquette University Nebraska Wesleyan University Augustana Minnesota| University of Northern Iowa | Creighton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $261 |
Diversity |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 8,397 students)
UNI vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 438.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at Creighton University than University of Northern Iowa ($43,684.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Creighton University ($15,782 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 26.6% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,343 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 319.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,918 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 146 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
UNI vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Northern Iowa (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $18,900 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,332)
- UNI graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($213 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI 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/