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Overview |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 22% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Creighton University than Illinois College ($43,684.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Creighton University ($16,296 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 18.7% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,964 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Creighton University ($29,785 vs. $26,918)
Illinois College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Illinois College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Illinois College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $45,300)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/