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Overview |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Creighton University than MacMurray College ($43,684.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 20.6% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,810 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($26,918 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 274 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than MacMurray College (77% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $28,400 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $38,200)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/