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Overview |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,012 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,420 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,420 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,470 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,432 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,188 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,014 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 3,764 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $261 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 76% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 8,397 students)
WUSTL vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or Creighton University?
- Washington University in St Louis is 36% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at WUSTL than Creighton University ($59,420.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Creighton University ($23,432 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 56.1% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($11,830 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 116.2% larger than aid received Creighton University ($58,188 vs. $26,918)
WUSTL vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 273 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
WUSTL vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Creighton University (93% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $16,200 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $66,600)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $5,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($19,900 vs. $25,332)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($205 vs. $261)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/