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Overview |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $278 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 4,566 students)
Creighton University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Creighton University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Creighton University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($43,684.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Creighton University ($32,801 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 58.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,830 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($26,918 vs. $25,979)
Creighton University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Creighton University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $26,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $40,100)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,900)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($261 vs. $278)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/