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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $261 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Creighton University?
- Wesleyan University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Creighton University ($63,722.00 vs. $43,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Creighton University ($21,270 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 53.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,830 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 122.2% larger than aid received Creighton University ($59,825 vs. $26,918)
Wesleyan University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Wesleyan University .
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Creighton University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,332)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($180 vs. $261)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/