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Overview |
Central | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 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 |
Central | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Central | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Central | 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 8,397 students)
Central vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 443.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.7% higher at Creighton University than University of Central Missouri ($43,684.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Creighton University ($15,117 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 22% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,699 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 313% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($26,918 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Central .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 186 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Central (3.68)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Central Missouri (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,332)
- Central graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/