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Overview |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Loras College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Creighton University than Loras College ($43,684.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Creighton University ($21,886 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 28.2% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,230 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Loras College ($26,918 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 108 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Loras College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras 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 Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Loras College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $49,200)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/