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Overview |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,397 students)
Mercer vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Creighton University than Mercer University ($43,684.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Creighton University ($22,087 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 18.7% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,830 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Creighton University ($33,740 vs. $26,918)
Mercer vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 21 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Creighton University (3.84)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Mercer University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,332)
- Mercer 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 Mercer students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/