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Overview |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 120.6% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.6% higher at Creighton University than Central College ($43,684.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Creighton University ($23,303 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 8.9% lower than costs at Creighton University ($10,860 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 144.7% larger than aid received Central College ($26,918 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 128 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Central College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Central College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $48,000)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/