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Overview |
Butler | Marist College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,763 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #201 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,990 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,990 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,870 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,140 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,662 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Butler | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,431 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 8,098 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1360 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 5,763 students)
Butler vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Marist College?
- Marist College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Marist College than Butler University ($45,330.00 vs. $44,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Butler ($40,106 vs. $40,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 11.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,870 vs. $17,710)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Marist College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($24,662 vs. $23,836)
Butler vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Butler vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Butler University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/