Creighton University vs. University of Sioux Falls

Creighton University vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Creighton University	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Creighton University	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Omaha, NE	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Large City	Midsize City
Enrollment	8,397	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#117
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	creighton.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Creighton University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,594 students)

Creighton University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or University of Sioux Falls?

• Creighton University is 119.1% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at Creighton University than University of Sioux Falls ($43,684.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Creighton University ($20,957 vs. $32,877)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 46.2% lower than costs at Creighton University ($8,090 vs. $11,830)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 122.2% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($26,918 vs. $12,117)

Creighton University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Creighton University .

• The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 150 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
• Incoming Creighton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
• Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Sioux Falls (3.8)
• University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Creighton University (75.7%)

Creighton University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Creighton University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Creighton University.

• The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Sioux Falls (77% vs. 59%)
• Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $23,200 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $43,400)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,332)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($235 vs. $261)
• More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/