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Overview |
Butler | Providence | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Butler | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Butler | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Butler | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,473 students)
Butler vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Providence?
- Providence College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Providence than Butler University ($56,980.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than Providence ($37,399 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 8.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,260 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Butler University ($30,971 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
Butler vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Providence? 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 Providence and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Butler University (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College 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 Providence 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/