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IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake Liberty University IUPUI Xavier Miami| Butler University | Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | Lee University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Butler | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Lee 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 Lee University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 3,927 students)
Butler vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Lee University?
- Butler University is 107% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Butler than Lee University ($43,470.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Butler ($19,726 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 72.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($8,840 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Lee University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 83.2% larger than aid received Lee University ($25,728 vs. $14,042)
Butler vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 121 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Butler students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Lee University (3.73)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Lee University (72.6%)
Butler vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Lee 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 Lee University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Lee University (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $31,300 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee 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 Lee University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/