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Overview |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $201 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,758 students)
Creighton University vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Skidmore College than Creighton University ($61,132.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Skidmore College ($32,877 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 40.6% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($11,830 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 70% larger than aid received Creighton University ($45,748 vs. $26,918)
Creighton University vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 43 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Skidmore College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Creighton University vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Creighton University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $5,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,332)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($201 vs. $261)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/