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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Bentley IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Bryant 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 Bryant University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,536 students)
Butler vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Bryant University than Butler University ($48,432.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than Bryant University ($37,399 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 8.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,260 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Bryant University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Bryant University ($25,728 vs. $25,615)
Butler vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Butler vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Bryant 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 Bryant University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Butler University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Butler graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $68,400)
- Bryant University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/