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Overview |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 8,397 students)
Creighton University vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Marquette University than Creighton University ($45,860.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Marquette University ($32,877 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 23.7% lower than costs at Marquette University ($11,830 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Creighton University ($29,102 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 23 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Creighton University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Marquette 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 Marquette University and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Creighton University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $900 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/