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Overview |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Creighton University?
- Augustana College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Augustana than Creighton University ($47,766.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Creighton University ($24,660 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 0.4% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,782 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Creighton University ($34,946 vs. $26,918)
Augustana vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Augustana College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $55,100)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Augustana 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/