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Overview |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,255 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | creighton.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,790 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,364 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,809 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,248 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,600 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Creighton University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (8,255 students vs. 3,892 students)
Creighton University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Creighton University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Creighton University for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Bucknell than Creighton University ($64,418.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Creighton University than Bucknell ($33,364 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 26% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,790 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Creighton University ($41,211 vs. $27,809)
Creighton University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Creighton University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Creighton University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 119 points higher than at Creighton University (1196)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Bucknell (32%)
Creighton University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Creighton University or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Creighton University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Creighton University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Creighton University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $66,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,000)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Creighton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/