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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 394.2% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.2% higher at Creighton University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($43,684.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Creighton University ($15,004 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 27.8% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,258 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 264.3% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($26,918 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 188 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University 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 Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,654 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,678 vs. $25,332)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($224 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/