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Omaha, NE · Lincoln, NE
| Creighton University | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,568/yr | $17,747/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,472/yr | $12,751/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,095/yr | $13,054/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,405/yr | $14,699/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,113/yr | $18,975/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $35,090/yr | $22,346/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,652/yr | $14,120/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,652/yr | $14,120/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,800/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,423/yr | $26,697/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,856/yr | $10,434/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,856/yr | $28,584/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 12% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 80% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1243–1428 | 1098–1330 |
| SAT average | 1321 | 1191 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–31 | 22–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–33 · Math 25–30 | English 21–28 · Math 20–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,248 | 18,354 |
| Students accepted | 5,241 | 14,146 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,044 | 4,699 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 51% | 83% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 83% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 94% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $73,911/yr | $56,887/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $51,701–$108,608 | $40,131–$80,043 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 86% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 62% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 76% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $63,090/yr | $47,692/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 74% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 74% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 77% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 73% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 13% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $69,364/yr | $53,022/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 29% · Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Engineering 10% · Family & Consumer Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Dentistry — $135,420/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $113,196/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,348 | 19,178 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,204 | 4,692 |
| Average professor pay | $10,809/mo | $12,658/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 85% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $94,392 | $71,878 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Omaha, NE | Lincoln, NE |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1878 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2% | 2.8% |
| Men | 42% | 50% |
| Women | 58% | 50% |
| White students | 69% | 76% |
| Black students | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 9.6% |
| Asian students | 8% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 2.1% | 4.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $18,314/yr | $13,023/yr |
| Endowment | $782.6M | $1.5B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,281 | 5,814 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,490/yr | $8,106/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,560/yr | $5,750/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 296 | 618 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.3M | $12.7M |
| Athletics budget | $41.0M | $198.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $41.0M | $205.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $902,889 | $3.2M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.