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Overview |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Butler University ($49,800.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Butler ($29,651 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 9.9% lower than costs at Butler University ($13,890 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 43.8% larger than aid received Butler University ($37,006 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 48 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Butler (3.92)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/