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Overview |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $261 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 76% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Creighton University?
- DePauw University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at DePauw than Creighton University ($54,400.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Creighton University ($29,486 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 21.7% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,830 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Creighton University ($41,067 vs. $26,918)
DePauw vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 12 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming DePauw students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw or Creighton 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 Creighton University and DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Creighton University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $5,600 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $61,000)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $256 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,332 vs. $25,588)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($261 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/