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Furman Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson Gonzaga Drake UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State Nebraska| Creighton University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $240 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 7,123 students)
Creighton University vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Elon?
- Creighton University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Creighton University than Elon University ($43,684.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Elon ($32,877 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 17.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,830 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 93.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($26,918 vs. $13,880)
Creighton University vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 15 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Creighton University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Elon (74.5%)
Creighton University vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Elon? 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 Elon and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Creighton University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,332)
- Elon graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/