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Overview |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Creighton University than Benedictine College ($43,684.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Creighton University ($30,067 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 2.2% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,580 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($26,918 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 67 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Benedictine College vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Benedictine College (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $42,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/