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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $261 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 8,397 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 422.8% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Creighton University than Minnesota State University Mankato ($43,684.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Creighton University ($16,809 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 11.5% lower than costs at Creighton University ($10,606 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 286.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($26,918 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 166 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,757 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,332)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($233 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/