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Overview |
Butler | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Butler | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Butler | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Butler | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Simmons 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
- Simmons University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Simmons University?
- Butler University is 1% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Butler than Simmons University ($43,470.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Butler ($24,423 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 7.3% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,260 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Butler University ($36,606 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 46 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Simmons University (76.5%)
Butler vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or Simmons 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 Simmons University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Simmons University (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University 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 Simmons University 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/