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Overview |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,397 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,684 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,684 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,830 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,877 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,918 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,977 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 6,038 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,086 students)
Creighton University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or WLC?
- Creighton University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Creighton University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,684.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Creighton University ($22,682 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 4% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,380 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($26,918 vs. $23,128)
Creighton University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 95 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Creighton University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or WLC? 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 WLC and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $23,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,332)
- WLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC 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/