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Overview |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Butler | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Muhlenberg 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
- Butler University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 1,959 students)
Butler vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Butler University ($57,270.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Butler ($32,926 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 13.5% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,440 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as Muhlenberg College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 49.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($38,412 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Butler vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Butler University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/