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Overview |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $273 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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 Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,959 students)
Creighton University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than Creighton University ($57,270.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Muhlenberg College ($32,877 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 13.6% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,830 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Creighton University ($38,412 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Creighton University .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Creighton University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Creighton University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $63,700)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,490)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($261 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/