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Overview |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $261 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,470 students)
Creighton University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Creighton University ($49,886.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Creighton University ($27,193 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 17.3% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($11,830 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Creighton University ($38,787 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 61 points higher than at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (1135)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Saint Edward's University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $11,500 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $25,332)
- Saint Edward's University and Creighton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($261 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/