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Overview |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $261 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Creighton University than Bethel University ($43,684.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Creighton University ($29,915 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 3% lower than costs at Creighton University ($11,490 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,918 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 69 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Bethel University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $932 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,332)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($252 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/