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Overview |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 8,397 students)
WSU vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 537.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at Creighton University than Wichita State University ($43,684.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Creighton University ($13,553 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 6.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,830 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 278.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($26,918 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 107 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
WSU vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Wichita State University (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $22,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,332)
- WSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/