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Overview |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
| Location | El Dorado, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,697 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butlercc.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,294 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,708 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,850 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,278 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,621 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $211 |
Diversity |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Butler CC | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Butler CC based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 6,697 students)
Butler CC vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler CC or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Butler CC for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $2,908.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.3% higher at WSU than Butler Community College ($16,208.00 vs. $4,708.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Butler CC ($13,553 vs. $15,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler Community College are 84.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($6,850 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler Community College than Wichita State University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Butler Community College ($7,110 vs. $4,621)
Which college is harder to get into, Butler CC or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Butler CC .
Butler CC vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler CC or WSU? 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 WSU and Butler CC.
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Butler CC graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $34,700)
- Butler Community College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $20,500)
- Butler CC graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($113 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler CC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/