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Overview |
Butler | GVSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Butler | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Butler | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Butler | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or GVSU?
- Butler University is 211.6% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at Butler than Grand Valley State University ($43,470.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Butler ($17,105 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 50.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,140 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 192% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($25,728 vs. $8,811)
Butler vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 119 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Grand Valley State University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $23,800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/