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Baylor SMU Texas A&M IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake UT Austin| Butler University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Butler | TCU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Butler | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Butler | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Butler | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Butler based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 5,525 students)
Butler vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 24% more expensive to attend than Butler for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at TCU than Butler University ($53,890.00 vs. $43,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Butler University than TCU ($37,399 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 7.1% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,250 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Butler University than Texas Christian University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 9% larger than aid received Butler University ($28,048 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 11 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than TCU (56.1%)
Butler vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler or TCU? 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 TCU and Butler.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Butler University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $10,800 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/