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Overview |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,776 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbq.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,800 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,800 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,879 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,005 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,579 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,343 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 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 | 828/1070 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,674 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Dubuque | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 1,776 students)
University of Dubuque vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dubuque or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Creighton University than University of Dubuque ($43,684.00 vs. $36,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dubuque than Creighton University ($22,879 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 7.3% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,024 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($26,918 vs. $25,005)
University of Dubuque vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dubuque or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or University of Dubuque .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 252 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
University of Dubuque vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dubuque 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 University of Dubuque.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Dubuque (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $24,800 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $41,800)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $342 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($25,332 vs. $25,674)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($261 vs. $265)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/