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Overview |
Butler | Clark University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 4,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $54,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $54,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $32,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $31,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Butler | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 10,730 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 4,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1240/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Butler | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,763 students vs. 4,124 students)
Butler vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Clark University?
- Clark University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($54,760.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Clark University than Butler University ($54,760.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Butler ($32,767 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 35.8% lower than costs at Butler University ($11,690 vs. $15,870)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Clark University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Butler University ($31,916 vs. $24,662)
Butler vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Butler vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Clark 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 Clark University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Butler University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $50,100)
- Clark University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clark University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark 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/