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Overview |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Taylor University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,221 students)
Butler vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Taylor University?
- Butler University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Butler than Taylor University ($43,470.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Butler ($27,366 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 38% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,058 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Taylor University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Taylor University ($25,728 vs. $23,303)
Butler vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 18 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Taylor University (3.87)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Butler vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Taylor 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 Taylor University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Butler University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/