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Overview |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $259 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,397 students)
Creighton University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or South Dakota State University?
- Creighton University is 462% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.2% higher at Creighton University than South Dakota State University ($43,684.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Creighton University ($18,160 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 46.3% lower than costs at Creighton University ($8,087 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 491.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($26,918 vs. $4,551)
Creighton University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 128 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than South Dakota State University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $18,900 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $216 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,116 vs. $25,332)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($259 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/