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Overview |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $266 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,633 students)
Creighton University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at PLU than Creighton University ($49,472.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Creighton University ($24,825 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 0% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,826 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Creighton University ($36,435 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 79 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or PLU? 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 PLU and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $14,300 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $52,300)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $468 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($25,332 vs. $25,800)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($261 vs. $266)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/