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Overview |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 8,255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $12,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $33,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $27,809 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $261 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | 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 Bentley based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Creighton University?
- Bentley University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Bentley than Creighton University ($58,150.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Bentley ($33,364 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 50.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($12,790 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Bentley University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Creighton University ($33,293 vs. $27,809)
Bentley vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 48 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Creighton University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,332 vs. $26,500)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/