Creighton vs Gonzaga
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Creighton UniversityOmaha, NECatholic collegeGonzaga UniversitySpokane, WACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Jesuit colleges.
- Creighton lists Mass every weekday.
- Gonzaga has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 83% at Creighton.
- The average price after aid is lower at Creighton: $31,568 a year, against $35,119 at Gonzaga.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
8 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Omaha, NE
Spokane, WA
Setting
City
City
Students
8,255
7,306
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
80%
82%
Average SAT
1321
1335
ACT middle 50%
26–31
27–31
Graduation rate
83%
86%
First-year retention
94%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,568
$35,119
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,472
$20,833
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,095
$23,112
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,405
$25,106
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,113
$33,949
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,090
$42,668
Median debt
$25,000
$24,454
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$73,911
$78,892
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.