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Overview |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 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 |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truman State | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | 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 Truman State based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 402.7% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at Creighton University than Truman State University ($43,684.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Creighton University ($13,993 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,936 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 170.2% larger than aid received Truman State University ($26,918 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 50 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State 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 Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Truman State University (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $2,676 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($22,656 vs. $25,332)
- Truman State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/