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Overview |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | FDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,823 students)
Creighton University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or FDU?
- Creighton University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Creighton University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($43,684.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Creighton University ($21,408 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 31.8% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($11,830 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 5.6% larger than aid received Creighton University ($28,436 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 162 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or FDU? 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 FDU and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $13,700 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $52,900)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/