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Overview |
Butler | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Butler | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Butler | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Butler | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Butler | St Lawrence 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
- Butler University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 2,175 students)
Butler vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Butler University ($61,600.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Butler ($33,283 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 4.8% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,260 vs. $15,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Butler University as St Lawrence University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 71.4% larger than aid received Butler University ($44,093 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Butler .
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Butler vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Butler.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Butler University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $15,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University and Butler graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and Butler graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Butler students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/